irish lectionary

On  the podcast this week rather than just one particular topic or interview John and Shane have a magazine style programme looking at various topics and events from around the catholic world. We have our regular notices, discussion of the up coming saints of the week plus a reflection on the Sunday Gospel (Mark 9:30-37)

Magazine topics covered on this weeks podcast:

1. News on progress on the cause of Frank Duff
2. We reflect on different aspects of Pope Francis visit to Slovakia including:

• The plurality of rites and liturgies of the Church  - Pope in Slovakia: Prešov Divine Liturgy shows Church breathes with 'two lungs
• Pope thanks Slovak Jews for opening doors to healing and fraternity
• Pope to young people in Slovakia: dream fearlessly
• Pope at Divine Liturgy in Slovakia: Let us turn our hearts to the Cross - homily

3.  New lectionary translation for Ireland 

• Bishops progress preparation of new edition of the Lectionary following feedback from public consultation
• New lectionary translation raises practical concerns

4. Recovery of remains of early Korean martyrs
5.  Harvard University appointment of an atheist as head "chaplain" - link to response by Bishop Robert Barron


Saints of the Week:
25th week in Ordinary time
Psalter Week 1

September 20th - St Andrew Dung - Lac and companions (martyrs)
September 21st - St Matthew the Apostle
September 22nd -  Bl Giovanni Battista Bonetti
September 23rd -  St Padre Pio
September 24th - Our Lady of Walsingham 
September 25th - St Finbar