Catholic Fragments Podcast
Donald Wallenfang, OCDS, PhD
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Catholic Fragments features expert commentary on classic excerpts of the Catholic theological tradition.
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Mar 22, 2023
Episode 45: Saint John of the Cross' Sayings of Light and Love
This episode introduces a hidden work of Saint John of the Cross known as his Sayings of Light and Love. These potent spiritual maxims help to calibrate our souls toward contemplative prayer that becomes union with God.
To read Saint John of the Cross' Sayings of Light and Love, go to https://thirdordercarmelite.wordpress.com/carmelite-feast-days/st-john-of-the-cross-priest-and-doctor/sayings-of-light-and-love-st-john-of-the-cross/
To listen to an audio blog post on My Interior Castle about the Carmelite tradition of prayer, go to https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/blog/the-carmelite-tradition-of-prayer
To access a free self-paced online mini course on Saint John of the Cross' concept of the dark night of the soul, visit https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/offers/oijqWzoc/checkout
For a free self-paced online mini course of the art of praying with Scripture, see https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/offers/Rnosj7pR/checkout
To read the Wallenfangs' 2021 book on Carmelite spirituality, visit https://www.amazon.com/Shoeless-Carmelite-Spirituality-Disquieted-World-ebook/dp/B098BD814F/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1677968671&sr=8-4
To access The Shoeless Podcast by Donald and Megan Wallenfang, go to https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/podcasts/the-shoeless-podcast
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Mar 15, 2023
Episode 44: The Jewish Roots of Christianity
This episode reverently approaches the permanent Jewish origins of Christianity. Interreligious dialogue is presented as a vital task for Catholic theology today.
To read the Second Vatican Council document Nostra aetate, see https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decl_19651028_nostra-aetate_en.html
To read a blog post on My Interior Castle about Jewish-Christian dialogue, go to https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/blog/emmanuel-levinas-and-jewish-christian-dialogue
To read Dr. Wallenfang's 2022 book on the life and work of Jewish philosopher Emmanuel Levinas, visit https://www.amazon.com/Emmanuel-Levinas-Variations-God-Us-ebook/dp/B09V39ZXKB/ref=sr_1_4?crid=NBVLGFF9PLYC&keywords=donald+wallenfang&qid=1678283569&sprefix=%2Caps%2C366&sr=8-4
To read Dr. Wallenfang's 2019 book Evangelization as Interreligious Dialogue, go to https://www.amazon.com/Evangelization-Interreligious-Dialogue-Global-Perspectives-ebook/dp/B08129XQHX/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1678283635&sr=8-13
The following are excellent Catholic resources on Jewish-Christian dialogue:
http://www.christianunity.va/content/unitacristiani/en/commissione-per-i-rapporti-religiosi-con-l-ebraismo/commissione-per-i-rapporti-religiosi-con-l-ebraismo-crre/documenti-della-commissione/en.html
http://www.christianunity.va/content/unitacristiani/en/commissione-per-i-rapporti-religiosi-con-l-ebraismo/commissione-per-i-rapporti-religiosi-con-l-ebraismo-crre/documenti-della-commissione/en1.html
https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/liturgical-year/lent/guidelines-for-catholic-jewish-relations
https://www.usccb.org/prayer-worship/liturgical-year/triduum/questions-jews-judaism-triduum
https://www.usccb.org/committees/ecumenical-interreligious-affairs/documents-produced-usccb-catholic-jewish-relations
https://www.usccb.org/committees/ecumenical-interreligious-affairs/jewish
To access The Shoeless Podcast by Donald and Megan Wallenfang, go to https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/podcasts/the-shoeless-podcast
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Mar 8, 2023
Episode 43: Saint Teresa of Ávila, the Child, and Recollection
This episode ponders the prayer of recollection as taught by Saint Teresa of Ávila, as well as the contemplative genius of the child. Listeners will come to know the different types of prayer and learn how to strive for the beginning stages of contemplation.
To find out more about The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, visit https://www.cgsusa.org/
To read a blog post on My Interior Castle about the prayer of recollection, go to https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/blog/saint-teresa-of-avila-and-the-prayer-of-recollection
To listen to a previous podcast episode on The Interior Castle of Saint Teresa of Ávila, go to https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/podcasts/catholic-fragments-podcast-2/episodes/2147744068
For a free self-paced online mini course of the art of praying with Scripture, see https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/offers/Rnosj7pR/checkout
To read the Wallenfangs' 2021 book on Carmelite spirituality, visit https://www.amazon.com/Shoeless-Carmelite-Spirituality-Disquieted-World-ebook/dp/B098BD814F/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1677968671&sr=8-4
To access The Shoeless Podcast by Donald and Megan Wallenfang, go to https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/podcasts/the-shoeless-podcast
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Mar 1, 2023
Episode 42: Saint Augustine on the City of God and the City of Nothing
This episode meditates on Saint Augustine's development of the doctrine of original sin through his metaphor of the City of God distinct from the city of Satan, the self, and nothingness.
To access the section of Saint Augustine's City of God featured in this episode, see https://ccel.org/ccel/schaff/npnf102/npnf102.iv.XIV.13.html
For a previous podcast episode on the work of Saint Augustine, see https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/podcasts/catholic-fragments-podcast-2/episodes/2147772114
For a free self-paced online mini course of the art of praying with Scripture, see https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/offers/Rnosj7pR/checkout
For Dr. Wallenfang's 2019 book introducing the philosophical school of classical metaphysics, go to https://www.amazon.com/Metaphysics-Introduction-Christian-Cascade-Companions-ebook/dp/B07Z6RZWV2/ref=sr_1_3?crid=R1SQ79Y6Z8QT&keywords=wallenfang&qid=1675969946&sprefix=wallenfang%2Caps%2C100&sr=8-3
To access The Shoeless Podcast by Donald and Megan Wallenfang, go to https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/podcasts/the-shoeless-podcast
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Feb 22, 2023
Episode 41: Saint Thomas Aquinas on Happiness
This episode considers the possibility of being perfectly happy in this life. Surprising, Saint Thomas Aquinas argues that being perfectly happy in this life is simply not possible for a number of reasons.
To access the section of Saint Thomas' Summa theologiae featured in this episode, see https://ccel.org/ccel/aquinas/summa/summa.FS_Q2_A1.html
For a previous podcast episode on the Gospel of Jesus with Saint Thomas Aquinas, see https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/podcasts/catholic-fragments-podcast-2/episodes/2147787591
For a previous podcast episode on the existence of God with Saints Thomas Aquinas and Edith Stein, see https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/podcasts/catholic-fragments-podcast-2/episodes/2147768810
For Dr. Wallenfang's 2019 book introducing the philosophical school of classical metaphysics, go to https://www.amazon.com/Metaphysics-Introduction-Christian-Cascade-Companions-ebook/dp/B07Z6RZWV2/ref=sr_1_3?crid=R1SQ79Y6Z8QT&keywords=wallenfang&qid=1675969946&sprefix=wallenfang%2Caps%2C100&sr=8-3
To access The Shoeless Podcast by Donald and Megan Wallenfang, go to https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/podcasts/the-shoeless-podcast
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Feb 15, 2023
Episode 40: The Trinity Who Made Me
This episode explores who God revealed himself to be - a Trinity of Persons yet one God - with the help of Swiss Dominican theologian Gilles Emery.
To access Gilles Emery's book on the Trinity, see: https://www.amazon.com/Trinity-Introduction-Catholic-Doctrine-Triune-ebook/dp/B081DL8YYQ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=332DGJ9L23WDS&keywords=emery+the+trinity&qid=1675969684&sprefix=emery+the+trinity%2Caps%2C110&sr=8-1
For a previous podcast episode on the existence of God with Saints Thomas Aquinas and Edith Stein, see: https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/podcasts/catholic-fragments-podcast-2/episodes/2147768810
For an interview with Gilles Emery, see: https://www.thomasinstitute.org/nws.php?nws_id=10
For a presentation by Gilles Emery on the self-emptying of God in Jesus, see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgG85l6zOiw
For Dr. Wallenfang's 2019 book introducing the philosophical school of classical metaphysics, see: https://www.amazon.com/Metaphysics-Introduction-Christian-Cascade-Companions-ebook/dp/B07Z6RZWV2/ref=sr_1_3?crid=R1SQ79Y6Z8QT&keywords=wallenfang&qid=1675969946&sprefix=wallenfang%2Caps%2C100&sr=8-3
To access The Shoeless Podcast by Donald and Megan Wallenfang, go to: https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/podcasts/the-shoeless-podcast
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Feb 8, 2023
Episode 39: Jean-Luc Marion on the Erotic Phenomenon
This episode introduces French Catholic philosopher Jean-Luc Marion's original concept of the erotic phenomenon, as well as his recuperation of the question of love within contemporary philosophy.
To access Jean-Luc Marion's book The Erotic Phenomenon, see: https://www.amazon.com/Erotic-Phenomenon-Jean-Luc-Marion/dp/0226505375/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=jean-luc+marion&qid=1675318172&sprefix=jean-luc+mar%2Caps%2C110&sr=8-8
For a previous podcast episode on the work of Jean-Luc Marion, see: https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/podcasts/catholic-fragments-podcast-2/episodes/2147738279
For Dr. Wallenfang's 2017 book Dialectical Anatomy of the Eucharist: An Étude in Phenomenology, with a Foreword by Jean-Luc Marion, see: https://www.amazon.com/Dialectical-Anatomy-Eucharist-%C3%89tude-Phenomenology-ebook/dp/B0733XSSGZ/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1675318172&sr=8-41
For Dr. Wallenfang's 2019 book introducing the method of phenomenology, see: https://www.amazon.com/Phenomenology-Introduction-Christ-Cascade-Companions-ebook/dp/B07Z5H9NQ1/ref=d_pd_sbs_vft_none_sccl_1_4/143-2377842-2157244?pd_rd_w=Q4hz5&content-id=amzn1.sym.38bbd1de-73a5-4ef9-9954-df27c3112829&pf_rd_p=38bbd1de-73a5-4ef9-9954-df27c3112829&pf_rd_r=V436WFST6EKNYSQG1V5V&pd_rd_wg=PcuBA&pd_rd_r=b358987d-4b30-4f4f-b0ca-f0223fcba38a&pd_rd_i=B07Z5H9NQ1&psc=1
For a previous Catholic Fragments Podcast episode on phenomenology, go to: https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/podcasts/catholic-fragments-podcast-2/episodes/2147838800
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Feb 1, 2023
Episode 38: Saint Ignatius Loyola on Humility
This episode highlights an excerpt about the "three ways of humility" from Saint Ignatius Loyola's Spiritual Exercises.
To access the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius Loyola, see: https://ccel.org/ccel/ignatius/exercises/exercises
For a previous podcast episode on the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius Loyola and his rules for discernment, see: https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/podcasts/catholic-fragments-podcast-2/episodes/2147764276
For a self-paced mini course by Dr. Wallenfang on the topic of exorcism and deliverance, see: https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/offers/sfUQ8gYr/checkout
For Dr. Wallenfang's 2021 book on Carmelite spirituality, that also treats the topic of humility from a Carmelite perspective, see: https://www.amazon.com/Shoeless-Carmelite-Spirituality-Disquieted-World-ebook/dp/B098BD814F/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1670392231&sr=8-1
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Jan 25, 2023
Episode 37: Saint Benedict on Balance and Stability
This episode features a few fragments from the Rule of Saint Benedict on the themes of balance, stability and obedience.
To access the Rule of Saint Benedict, see: https://christdesert.org/rule-of-st-benedict/
For a self-paced mini course on Lectio Divina and the Art of Praying with Scripture, see: https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/offers/Rnosj7pR/checkout
For Dr. Wallenfang's 2021 book on Carmelite spirituality, see: https://www.amazon.com/Shoeless-Carmelite-Spirituality-Disquieted-World-ebook/dp/B098BD814F/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1670392231&sr=8-1
For a previous podcast episode on the Interior Castle of Saint Teresa of Ávila, see: https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/podcasts/catholic-fragments-podcast-2/episodes/2147744068
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Jan 18, 2023
Episode 36: Saint John of the Cross on Love, Death, and the Presence of God
This episode enters the mystical world of Saint John of the Cross and his contemplative description of God's graceful presence and the gift of death.
To access Dr. Wallenfang's 2021 book iGod, in which Saint John of the Cross' Spiritual Canticle is featured (chapter 7), see: https://www.amazon.com/iGod-Fragmentary-Autobiography-Donald-Wallenfang-ebook/dp/B09QGT77YL/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1672238240&sr=8-4
For Dr. Wallenfang's 2021 book on Carmelite spirituality, see: https://www.amazon.com/Shoeless-Carmelite-Spirituality-Disquieted-World-ebook/dp/B098BD814F/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1670392231&sr=8-1
For a self-paced mini course on Saint John of the Cross and the dark night of the soul, see: https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/offers/oijqWzoc/checkout
For a previous podcast episode on Saint John of the Cross and the dark night of the soul, see: https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/podcasts/catholic-fragments-podcast-2/episodes/2147775841
For a previous podcast episode on the Interior Castle of Saint Teresa of Ávila, see: https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/podcasts/catholic-fragments-podcast-2/episodes/2147744068
For a previous podcast episode on the poetry of American Discalced Carmelite nun, Jessica Powers, see: https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/podcasts/catholic-fragments-podcast-2/episodes/2147831772
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Jan 11, 2023
Episode 35: Dionysius on the Paradox of Evil
This episode takes up the question of evil in relation to the goodness of God. The writings of fifth-century Greek theologian Dionysius shed light on the perplexing problem of evil.
For more background on the late-patristic writer Dionysius, see: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/pseudo-dionysius-areopagite/
For a previous podcast episode on the question of being, see: https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/podcasts/catholic-fragments-podcast-2/episodes/2147828859
For a previous podcast episode on the existence of God, see: https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/podcasts/catholic-fragments-podcast-2/episodes/2147768810
To access Dr. Wallenfang's book on metaphysics, see: https://www.amazon.com/Metaphysics-Introduction-Christian-Cascade-Companions-ebook/dp/B07Z6RZWV2/ref=sr_1_82?crid=3MN79C7LUCFIF&keywords=metaphysics&qid=1673397067&sprefix=metaphysics%2Caps%2C101&sr=8-82
To access Dr. Wallenfang's book on the work of Saint Edith Stein and the question of being, see: https://www.amazon.com/Hu…
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Jan 4, 2023
Episode 34: Pope Francis and the Universal Call to Holiness
This episode considers the divine call for each one of us to become holy by God's grace. With special reference to the writings of Pope Francis and the Second Vatican Council, our vision of holiness comes into clearer view.
To read Pope Francis' 2018 apostolic exhortation on the call to holiness in today's world, Gaudete et exsultate, see: https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20180319_gaudete-et-exsultate.html
To read the Vatican II document quoted in this podcast episode, Lumen gentium, go to: https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19641121_lumen-gentium_en.html
To watch an inspiring video about holiness by the Bible Project, see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9vn5UvsHvM&t=8s
To access Dr. Wallenfang's 2021 book iGod, see: https://www.amazon.com/iGod-Fragmentary-Autobiography-Donald-Wallenfang-ebook/dp/B09QGT77YL/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1672238240&sr…
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Dec 28, 2022
Episode 33: The Art of Autobiography and Anamnesis
This episode explores the meaning of autobiography and liturgical anamnesis within the context of Christian evangelization, with reference to Dr. Wallenfang's 2021 book iGod.
To access Dr. Wallenfang's 2021 book iGod, see: https://www.amazon.com/iGod-Fragmentary-Autobiography-Donald-Wallenfang-ebook/dp/B09QGT77YL/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1672238240&sr=8-4
To access Dr. Wallenfang's 2021 book on the work of Emmanuel Levinas, see: https://www.amazon.com/Emmanuel-Levinas-Variations-God-Us-ebook/dp/B09V39ZXKB/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
For Dr. Wallenfang's 2021 book on Carmelite spirituality, see: https://www.amazon.com/Shoeless-Carmelite-Spirituality-Disquieted-World-ebook/dp/B098BD814F/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1670392231&sr=8-1
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Dec 21, 2022
Episode 32: Phenomenology and the Gospel of Jesus Christ
This episode introduces the philosophical method of phenomenology in conversation with the summons to conversion by Jesus and his Gospel.
To access Dr. Wallenfang's 2019 book on phenomenology, see: https://www.amazon.com/Phenomenology-Introduction-Christ-Cascade-Companions-ebook/dp/B07Z5H9NQ1/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1671592406&sr=8-3
To access Dr. Wallenfang's 2022 article about phenomenology in the Church Life Journal, visit: https://churchlifejournal.nd.edu/articles/the-abandoned-toward-a-christocentric-phenomenology-of-prayer/
To listen to Dr. Wallenfang's 2022 podcast interview on phenomenology with his publisher Wipf & Stock, visit: https://wipfandstock.com/blog/2022/11/15/the-phenomenology-booth-donald-wallenfang-the-twining-of-phenomenology-and-metaphysics/
For Dr. Wallenfang's 2021 book on Carmelite spirituality, see: https://www.amazon.com/Shoeless-Carmelite-Spirituality-Disquieted-World-ebook/dp/B098BD814F/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1670392231…
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Dec 14, 2022
Episode 31: The Ancient Akathistos Hymn to the Blessed Virgin Mary
This episode explores the seventh-century poetic Akathistos hymn to the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is the perfect prayer for the Advent and Christmas seasons.
To access two different English translations of the Akathistos hymn, see: http://www.legionofmarytidewater.com/prayers/stand.htm and https://stnektariosroc.org/files/prayers/akathist-to-the-theotokos.pdf
For more historical background on the Akathistos hymn, see: https://www.antiochpatriarchate.org/en/page/the-akathist-hymn/362/
To acquire a copy of the Manual of Indulgences, visit: https://www.amazon.com/Manual-Indulgences-Conference-Catholic-Bishops/dp/1574554743/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=manual+of+indulgences&qid=1670974764&sprefix=manual+of+in%2Caps%2C108&sr=8-1
For Dr. Wallenfang's book on Carmelite spirituality, see: https://www.amazon.com/Shoeless-Carmelite-Spirituality-Disquieted-World-ebook/dp/B098BD814F/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1670392231&sr=8-1
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Dec 7, 2022
Episode 30: Jessica Powers and the Power of Poetry
This episode considers the powerful theological expressiveness of poetry through the work of a twentieth-century American Discalced Carmelite nun and poet named Jessica Powers.
To access the selected poetry of Jessica Powers mentioned in this podcast episode, see: https://www.amazon.com/Selected-Poetry-Jessica-Powers-ebook/dp/B0178L6MO6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1UBEYUPEUGO07&keywords=jessica+powers&qid=1670392339&sprefix=jessica+powers%2Caps%2C99&sr=8-1
For Dr. Wallenfang's book on Carmelite spirituality, see: https://www.amazon.com/Shoeless-Carmelite-Spirituality-Disquieted-World-ebook/dp/B098BD814F/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1670392231&sr=8-1
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Nov 30, 2022
Episode 29: YHWH as the Meaning of Being
This episode explores the meaning of being through the classic dialogue between God and Moses at Mount Horeb, and the apex of this perennial dialogue in Jesus Christ.
For a previous Catholic Fragments Podcast episode on the question of God's existence, see: https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/podcasts/catholic-fragments-podcast-2/episodes/2147768810
For Dr. Wallenfang's book on metaphysics, see: https://www.amazon.com/Metaphysics-Introduction-Christian-Cascade-Companions-ebook/dp/B07Z6RZWV2/ref=sr_1_2?crid=OK8A91O9L1SR&keywords=donald+wallenfang&qid=1669726387&sprefix=donald+wallenfang%2Caps%2C92&sr=8-2
For Dr. Wallenfang's book on the relationship between Judaism and Christianity, see: https://www.amazon.com/Emmanuel-Levinas-Variations-God-Us-ebook/dp/B09V39ZXKB/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1669726468&sr=8-7
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Nov 23, 2022
Episode 28: On the Meaning of the Human Body
This episode explores the meaning of the human body with reference to Hebrews 10, Psalm 40, and the liturgical theology of Joseph Ratzinger.
For a previous Catholic Fragments Podcast episode on the corporal works of mercy, see: https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/podcasts/catholic-fragments-podcast-2/episodes/2147813327
For Dr. Wallenfang's book on the mystery of being human, see: https://www.amazon.com/Human-Divine-Being-Theological-Anthropology-ebook/dp/B0711DLQS7/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1669149253&sr=8-1
To access Joseph Ratzinger's book, Spirit of the Liturgy, see: https://www.amazon.com/Spirit-Liturgy-Fortieth-Anniversary-Commemorative/dp/1621644294/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=spirit+of+the+liturgy+joseph+ratzinger&qid=1669149333&sprefix=spirit+of+the+li%2Caps%2C80&sr=8-1
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Nov 16, 2022
Episode 27: Saint Thérèse of Lisieux on the Eucharist
This episode presents the contemplative theology of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux on the Eucharist.
For a previous Catholic Fragments Podcast episode on Saint Thérèse and her "little doctrine of love," see: https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/podcasts/catholic-fragments-podcast-2/episodes/2147734052
For Dr. Wallenfang's book on Carmelite spirituality, see: https://www.amazon.com/Shoeless-Carmelite-Spirituality-Disquieted-World/dp/1666700037/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=donald+wallenfang&qid=1668550357&sprefix=donald+wal%2Caps%2C170&sr=8-4
For additional background on Eucharistic adoration, visit: https://hallow.com/blog/eucharist-holy-communion-adoration-prayer/
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Nov 9, 2022
Episode 26: The Spiritual Works of Mercy
This episode introduces and interprets the seven spiritual works of mercy within the Judeo-Christian tradition.
To listen to a previous podcast episode on the topic of divine mercy, go to: https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/podcasts/catholic-fragments-podcast-2/episodes/2147741780
To listen to a previous podcast episode on the corporal works of mercy, visit: https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/podcasts/catholic-fragments-podcast-2/episodes/2147813327
To access Saint Thomas Aquinas' treatment of the works of mercy ("almsdeeds"), see: https://www.ccel.org/a/aquinas/summa/SS/SS032.html#SSQ32OUTP1
To read Pope Francis's apostolic letter that references mercy as the greatest of all the virtues, see: https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html
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Nov 2, 2022
Episode 25: The Corporal Works of Mercy
This episode features an introduction and unpacking of the seven corporal works of mercy within the Judeo-Christian tradition.
To listen to a previous podcast episode on the topic of divine mercy, go to: https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/podcasts/catholic-fragments-podcast-2/episodes/2147741780
To access Saint Thomas Aquinas' treatment of the works of mercy ("almsdeeds"), see: https://www.ccel.org/a/aquinas/summa/SS/SS032.html#SSQ32OUTP1
To read Pope Francis's apostolic letter that references mercy as the greatest of all the virtues, see: https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html
For more on the philosophy of Emmanuel Levinas, see: https://www.amazon.com/Emmanuel-Levinas-Variations-God-Us-ebook/dp/B09V39ZXKB/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1666727177&sr=8-6
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Oct 26, 2022
Episode 24: Saint Jerome on Psalm 11
This episode features a short introduction to the life of Saint Jerome, as well as a few excerpts from his written homily on Psalm 11.
To access Saint Jerome's Latin Vulgate translation of Scripture, see: https://vulgata.net/
To read Pope Francis's apostolic letter on the occasion of the sixteen hundredth anniversary of the death of Saint Jerome, visit: https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_letters/documents/papa-francesco-lettera-ap_20200930_scripturae-sacrae-affectus.html
For more on the Jewish roots of Christianity, see: https://www.amazon.com/Emmanuel-Levinas-Variations-God-Us-ebook/dp/B09V39ZXKB/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1666727177&sr=8-6
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Oct 19, 2022
Episode 23: Adoration of the Eucharist - A Brief History
This episode showcases the historical roots of adoring Jesus in the Eucharist from the early Church to the present.
Read Fr. John A. Hardon's essay on the history of Eucharistic adoration here.
Access two excellent books on adoring Christ in the Eucharist here and here.
Access Dr. Wallenfang's 2017 book on the Eucharist here.
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Oct 12, 2022
Episode 22: Psalm 139 and the Uniqueness of You
This episode unpacks the beauty of Psalm 139 as an ode to the wonder and majesty of each and every human soul.
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To read more about Donald Wallenfang's personal conversion to Christ, see: https://www.amazon.com/iGod-Fragmentary-Autobiography-Donald-Wallenfang-ebook/dp/B09QGT77YL/ref=d_pd_sbs_sccl_1_4/143-2377842-2157244?pd_rd_w=MkQ3s&content-id=amzn1.sym.6ccaee5d-096a-4b4f-a8ba-f4ae5ec130a1&pf_rd_p=6ccaee5d-096a-4b4f-a8ba-f4ae5ec130a1&pf_rd_r=SBA7MT59Q36SKKM8KAPN&pd_rd_wg=2B5X1&pd_rd_r=4bdf7ea9-5aa3-414d-a6f5-c6e555abcc7d&pd_rd_i=B09QGT77YL&psc=1
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Oct 5, 2022
Episode 21: Saint Francis of Assisi and Lady Poverty
This episode features the life of Saint Francis of Assisi and his radical witness to Christian poverty, with a special look at excerpts from his Rule of the Friars Minor.
To explore the life of Saint Francis and the history of the Friars Minor, see: https://ofm.org/about/
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Sep 28, 2022
Episode 20: Maria Montessori and Sofia Cavalletti toward a Theology of Childhood
This episode features the pioneering work of Maria Montessori and Sofia Cavalletti on understanding the contemplative genius of the child through an education to wonder.
To explore the work of Maria Montessori, visit: https://montessori-ami.org/resource-library/facts/biography-maria-montessori
To explore the work of Sofia Cavalletti and the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, visit: https://www.cgsusa.org/
To read more about the concept of a theology of childhood, or Kindertheologie, see: https://www.amazon.com/Shoeless-Carmelite-Spirituality-Disquieted-World-ebook/dp/B098BD814F/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
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Sep 21, 2022
Episode 19: Saint John Henry Newman on the Divine Idea of Greatness
This episode reflects on striving for greatness from a divine perspective with insights from Saint John Henry Newman.
To explore Saint John Henry Newman's book mentioned in the podcast, see: https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Newman-Joseph-Pearce/dp/1586174983/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1663691922&sr=8-1
To find our more about the life and legacy of Saint John Henry Newman, visit: https://www.newmancanonisation.com/newmans-life
To read how the will of God unfolded in the life of Dr. Donald Wallenfang, see: https://www.amazon.com/iGod-Fragmentary-Autobiography-Donald-Wallenfang-ebook/dp/B09QGT77YL/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=igod&qid=1663168452&sr=8-5
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Sep 14, 2022
Episode 18: The Will of God with Hans Urs von Balthasar
This episode considers the will of God as a key for following Christ with insights from Swiss Catholic theologian Hans Urs von Balthasar.
To explore Balthasar's book mentioned in the podcast, see: https://www.amazon.com/Laity-Life-Counsels-Churchs-Mission-ebook/dp/B009B1H8N6/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1663168117&sr=8-3
To find out more about the collaboration between Balthasar and Adrienne von Speyer, including the Community of Saint John, visit: https://balthasarspeyr.org/en/community-of-saint-john
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Sep 7, 2022
Episode 17: Caryll Houselander on the Parable of the Seed
This episode introduces twentieth-century British mystic Caryll Houselander and her interpretation of Jesus' parable of the seed, the weeds, and the wheat.
To acquire your own copy of Caryll Houselander's book The Passion of the Infant Christ, visit: https://www.amazon.com/Passion-Infant-Christ-Critical/dp/1498234151
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Aug 31, 2022
Episode 16: "What is the good news?" with Saint Thomas Aquinas
This episode takes a look at what is so good about the gospel of Jesus Christ, with the help of Saint Thomas Aquinas.
To acquire your own copy of The Shorter Summa of Saint Thomas Aquinas, see: https://www.amazon.com/Aquinass-Shorter-Summa-Thomass-Theologica/dp/1928832431/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=aquinas%27s+shorter+summa&qid=1661966641&sprefix=aquinas%27s+sh%2Caps%2C95&sr=8-1
For previous podcast episodes dedicated to the work of Saint Thomas Aquinas, visit: 1. https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/podcasts/catholic-fragments-podcast-2/episodes/2147750784 and 2. https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/podcasts/catholic-fragments-podcast-2/episodes/2147768810
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Aug 24, 2022
Episode 15: Pope Saint John Paul II on Marriage
This episode begins to discover what Pope Saint John Paul II has to say about the sacrament of marriage and interpreting our existence as gift.
To read the original Wednesday audiences featuring the series of Theology of the Body catecheses, see: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/audiences/1979.index.html
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Aug 17, 2022
Episode 14: Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity and Her Prayer to the Most Holy Trinity
This episode explores the classic Prayer to the Most Holy Trinity by Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity, OCD.
To read the Prayer to the Most Holy Trinity by Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity, see: https://carmelitesofrochester.org/new-page-82
For more on Carmelite spirituality and the contemplative itinerary of prayer, see: https://www.amazon.com/Shoeless-Carmelite-Spirituality-Disquieted-World-ebook/dp/B098BD814F/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1660174656&sr=8-1
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Aug 10, 2022
Episode 13: Saint John of the Cross and the Dark Night of the Soul
This episode features the concept of the dark night of the soul within the poetry and commentaries of Saint John of the Cross.
To read more of the writings of Saint John of the Cross, see: https://www.ccel.org/ccel/john_cross
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Aug 3, 2022
Episode 12: Saint Augustine on Confession of Sin and Praise
This episode showcases Saint Augustine's concept of confession that includes both confession of sin and confession of praise, as a way forward within our postmodern cultural situation.
To read more of Saint Augustine's Confessions, see: https://www.ccel.org/ccel/augustine/confess.html
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Jul 27, 2022
Episode 11: The Question of God's Existence with Saints Thomas Aquinas and Edith Stein
This episode explores the question of God's existence with insights from Saints Thomas Aquinas and Edith Stein.
To find out more about the philosophical approach called "metaphysics," see: https://www.amazon.com/Metaphysics-Introduction-Christian-Cascade-Companions-ebook/dp/B07Z6RZWV2/ref=d_pd_sbs_sccl_1_4/143-2377842-2157244?pd_rd_w=fLnSA&content-id=amzn1.sym.2dc9b33d-bf98-4c85-be26-75af626c0551&pf_rd_p=2dc9b33d-bf98-4c85-be26-75af626c0551&pf_rd_r=W0JEP4DWG20E59JY7NMX&pd_rd_wg=rSymK&pd_rd_r=745304da-6dfc-4d99-bfd8-7ca2d82f78b8&pd_rd_i=B07Z6RZWV2&psc=1
To discover more insights from Saint Edith Stein about human and divine being, see: https://www.amazon.com/Human-Divine-Being-Theological-Anthropology-ebook/dp/B0711DLQS7/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=8l5K3&content-id=amzn1.sym.5fe95cd4-8512-42fa-bf21-63d83b898785&pf_rd_p=5fe95cd4-8512-42fa-bf21-63d83b898785&pf_rd_r=TZNP43SK1ZDHWNYGGA7E&pd_rd_wg=bUUvg&pd_rd_r=8fdfc732-764a-448d-9c8a-2def1869294f&ref_=pd_gw_ci_mcx_mr_hp_atf_m
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Jul 20, 2022
Episode 10: Saint Ignatius of Loyola and Rules of Discernment
This episode features commentary on Saint Ignatius of Loyola's rules of discernment from his Spiritual Exercises.
To explore the Ignatian rules of discernment further, visit: https://www.academia.edu/29136628/Discerning_Gods_Will_according_to_Ignatian_Spirituality
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Jul 13, 2022
Episode 9: Saint Edith Stein on the Meaning of Grace and Vocation
This episode features commentary on Saint Edith Stein's understanding of divine grace and vocation, with reference to her books Potency and Act, Finite and Eternal Being, and The Science of the Cross.
To explore the life and thought of Saint Edith Stein further, visit: https://www.amazon.com/Human-Divine-Being-Theological-Anthropology-ebook/dp/B0711DLQS7/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1657725268&sr=8-7
To read Dr. Wallenfang's book review of Saint Edith Stein's Potency and Act, visit: http://www.catholicbooksreview.org/2009/stein.htm
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Jul 6, 2022
Episode 8: Karl Rahner on the Mystery of God
This episode features commentary on Karl Rahner's 1976 book Foundations of Christian Faith: An Introduction to the Idea of Christianity, with special attention to his theology of mystery and Incarnation.
To explore Rahner's Foundations of Christian Faith further, visit: https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Christian-Faith-Introduction-Christianity/dp/0824505239/ref=sr_1_7?crid=29WOSDGVPKOW2&keywords=karl+rahner&qid=1657155660&sprefix=karl+rahner%2Caps%2C95&sr=8-7
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Jun 29, 2022
Episode 7: Joseph Ratzinger on the Struggle of Faith
This episode features commentary on Joseph Ratzinger's (Pope Benedict XVI) 1968 book Introduction to Christianity, with special attention to his theology of faith and doubt.
To explore Ratzinger's Introduction to Christianity further, visit: https://www.amazon.com/Introduction-Christianity-2nd-Communio-Books/dp/1586170295/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=joseph+ratzinger&qid=1656550401&s=books&sprefix=joseph+rat%2Cstripbooks%2C108&sr=1-3
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Jun 21, 2022
Episode 6: Saint Ignatius of Antioch on Church Unity
This episode features commentary on fragments of two letters by Saint Ignatius of Antioch about Church unity, authority, and sacramental truth.
To access the seven letters of Saint Ignatius of Antioch directly and in full, visit: https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/seven-epistles-of-st-ignatius-of-antioch-20957
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Jun 16, 2022
Episode 5: Saint Thomas Aquinas on Guardian Angels
This episode features commentary on a passage from the Summa theologiae of Saint Thomas Aquinas about guardian angels.
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Jun 7, 2022
Episode 4: Saint Teresa of Ávila and the Interior Castle
This episode features Saint Teresa of Ávila and an introduction to her spiritual masterpiece, The Interior Castle.
For a full-length video commentary on The Interior Castle by Dr. Donald Wallenfang, visit https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/store
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Jun 3, 2022
Episode 3: Pope Francis and Divine Mercy
This episode concentrates on the pontificate of Pope Francis and his emphasis on divine mercy within the event of encountering Jesus Christ.
Link to the book mentioned in this podcast, Pope Francis and the Event of Encounter: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079GGWPND/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i3
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May 25, 2022
Episode 2: Jean-Luc Marion and the Saturated Phenomenon
This episode features a look at the work of French Catholic philosopher Jean-Luc Marion (1946–), with special attention to his original concept of the saturated phenomenon in the field of phenomenology.
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May 16, 2022
Episode 1: Saint Thérèse of Lisieux and Her Little Doctrine of Love
A fragment of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux's Story of a Soul with commentary by Dr. Donald Wallenfang, OCDS, PhD.
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