Best St Margaret Mary Catholic Church Podcasts (2024)

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Mary Beth Ingham: Reading Scotus today: Franciscan foundations for a renewed Christian humanism 1:03:14

10d ago1:03:14

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Mary Beth Ingham: Reading Scotus today: Franciscan foundations for a renewed Christian humanism by Centre for Catholic StudiesBy Centre for Catholic Studies

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Giuseppe Buffon: A rule that saves? The Capuchin response to the institutional crisis 40:16

15d ago40:16

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Giuseppe Buffon: A rule that saves? The Capuchin response to the institutional crisis by Centre for Catholic StudiesBy Centre for Catholic Studies

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Margaret Carney: The Third Order Rule of 1982: Discovery, Disruption and Renewed Dedication 1:02:09

16d ago1:02:09

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Please note that the volume on this track fluctuates throughout the recording.By Centre for Catholic Studies

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Stefan Walser - So What…Religious Indifference As A Fundamental Theological Challenge 49:30

2M ago49:30

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For this CTRS seminar, we were joined by Franciscan Theologian Br Stefan Walser, who gave a paper entitled: 'So what… Religious Indifference as a Fundamental Theological Challenge'.This seminar forms part of the Catholic Theology Research Seminar Series (CTRS). The CTRS is a regular forum for scholarly discussion of pertinent issues in the Catholic…

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Marc Loustau - Studying Theology Ethnographically 29:01

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Marc Roscoe Loustau is an anthropologist and scholar of religion, specialising in studying religion and nationalism in Eastern Europe.Having spent three years in Hungary and Romania researching the history of Catholic pilgrimage, he now works at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts, as Managing Editor of the Journal of Global C…

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Billy Crozier - The Quince Made Sweet: Love and Suffering in St Bonaventure's Tree of Life 44:44

4M ago44:44

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In this CTRS seminar, Billy Crozier of Durham University gives a talk on 'The Quince Made Sweet: Love and Suffering in St Bonaventure's Tree of Life'.This seminar forms part of the Catholic Theology Research Seminar Series (CTRS). The CTRS is a regular forum for scholarly discussion of pertinent issues in the Catholic traditions of theology and Chu…

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After the Vatican synod: what happens now? 21:42

5M ago21:42

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This is Episode 10 of The Church's Radical Reform, the second podcast series on synodality. The series is presented by Christopher Lamb. Christopher is the Vatican Correspondent for The Tablet and is a doctoral researcher in synodality at the Centre for Catholic Studies, Durham University. The series is sponsored by the Centre for Catholic Studies …

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Richardson Lecture 2023 - Fr Hans Boersma 53:54

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The Centre for Catholic Studies and the Michael Ramsey Centre for Anglican Studies welcomed Fr Hans Boersma to give the Richardson Lecture for 2023, with a talk entitled "Creation as Love".Fr. Hans Boersma holds the St. Benedict Servants of Christ Chair in Ascetical Theology at Nashotah House Theological Seminary in Wisconsin.His latest book is ent…

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A conversation with the “spiritual father” of the synod 22:00

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A conversation with the “spiritual father” of the synod: Fr Timothy Radcliffe The reflections of Fr Timothy Radcliffe have been one of the highlights of the October 2023 synod assembly in the Vatican. The English Dominican friar led the synod participants on a retreat before the synod gathering and offered wise reflections and spiritual guidance. S…

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Thomas Weinandy - Does God Suffer? 41:57

6M ago41:57

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In this Catholic Theology Research Seminar on the 11th October 2023, Thomas Weinandy gives a talk on 'Does God Suffer?'.By Centre for Catholic Studies

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How does the new Synod process work? 26:18

7M ago26:18

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How does the new synod process work? An interview with Austen IvereighThe October 2023 synod assembly in the Vatican is adopting a very different process to the one used by previous gatherings, which is demonstrated by the arrangement of round tables in the Pope Paul VI audience hall. The sight of bishops and cardinals seated around tables with lay…

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The Synod and Christian Unity 38:38

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First Anglican to be appointed prior of Taizé talks about the synod and Christian unityThe synod process has the potential to bring about greater unity among Christians, the incoming leader of Taizé has said ahead of ecumenical prayer vigil ahead of the synod meeting in Rome. Brother Matthew (Andrew Thorpe) is the first Anglican to be appointed Pri…

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Synodal Review and Papal Leadership 28:31

7M ago28:31

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Pentecostal church minister speaks about synodal renewal and why Pope Francis is a leader to charismatic ChristiansThe synod process in the Catholic Church is attracting interest from other Christian denominations, including from unexpected quarters. In this episode, I interviewed Neil Hudson, a Pentecostal pastor for 30 years. He is a senior leade…

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Jacob Phillips - Criticising Newman's 'Apologia' 51:33

8M ago51:33

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In this CTRS seminar, Dr Jacob Phillips of St Mary's University, gives a talk titled Criticising Newman's 'Apologia'.By Centre for Catholic Studies

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Church Governance and Synodal "Revolution" 32:00

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The Archbishop of Liverpool, Malcolm McMahon, took charge of the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle following the resignation of Bishop Robert Byrne who stepped down due to serious failures of leadership in child protection. In this podcast, the archbishop speaks for the first time about the problems in the diocese, the changes he has sought to introd…

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Tia Noelle Pratt: Anti-racism and the Catholic Church 55:09

10M ago55:09

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In this online CTRS seminar, Tia Noelle Pratt, Assistance Vice-President for Mission Engagement and Strategic Engagements at Villaonva University, gives a presentation on "Do the Work: Anti-racism and the Catholic Church".Please note that there is no Q&A session included at the end of this recording.Photo of Tia Noelle Pratt by Allen Harris.…

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Greg Hillis: Opposing the "Heresy of Individualism" 46:26

9M ago46:26

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In this CTRS seminar, Professor Greg Hillis of Bellarmine University talks about 'Opposing the “Heresy of Individualism”: Thomas Merton and Interreligious Dialogue'.By Centre for Catholic Studies

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Chris Insole - Pantheism: A Word for the World 46:13

9M ago46:13

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In this CTRS seminar, Professor Chris Insole of the University of Durham, speaks about 'Pantheism: A Word for the World'.By Centre for Catholic Studies

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Nicholas Lombardo - The Grammar of Divinity 47:40

9M ago47:40

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In this CTRS lunchtime research seminar, Professor Nicholas Lombardo OP of the Catholic University of America, gives a talk on 'The Grammar of Divinity: A genealogy of confused thinking about the divine essence in Western Trinitarian Theology'.By Centre for Catholic Studies

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Reform from the Grassroots Upwards 28:56

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Professor Myriam Wijlens is a theologian and church lawyer who is playing a pivotal role in advising the global synod process. She understands church reform: how it happens, what is possible, and what isn’t possible and was one of the first women called to be involved in the synod organising committee.In this episode, she takes me through what has …

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Teilhard Seminar 2023 - Dr Carmody Grey - Life in the Human and Nonhuman 1:01:55

10M ago1:01:55

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In our annual Teilhard seminar, Dr Carmody Grey explores ‘Life’ in the Human and the Nonhuman: Theology and Phenomenology.LinksTranscript: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ixaskp4ll4oxbvsd8105z/Teilhard-Lecture-Carmody-Grey-26th-May-2023.docx?dl=0&rlkey=cjfpipiiiqhjjgvm90se7uvowSlides: https://www.dropbox.com/s/tfcgjkqj1l9q8hv/Plessner%20and%20Schele…

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The Synod and Female Leaders 28:38

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This is Season 2, Episode 3 of The Church's Radical Reform, a podcast on the synodal movement presented by Christopher Lamb. Christopher is Vatican Correspondent for The Tablet and a PhD student at the Centre for Catholic Studies at Durham University. The podcast is sponsored by the Centre for Catholic Studies and The Tablet.The synod discussions, …

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Leadership in Uncertain Times 28:56

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Credible leadership is a critical feature of the synodal journey with Catholics across the globe calling for lay women and men to be more involved in decision-making. The synod is pointing to a renewed model, away from the top-down, command and-control style of the past to one which includes diverse voices and charisms in forging the future mission…

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Gareth Rowe: Climate, Covid, Conflict - Can Catholic Social Teaching show us the way? 38:46

11M ago38:46

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Climate, Covid, Conflict: Can Catholic Social Teaching show us the way through the storm?By Centre for Catholic Studies

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A Listening Church? 34:54

1y ago34:54

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This is Season 2, Episode 1 of The Church's Radical Reform, a podcast on the synodal movement presented by Christopher Lamb. Christopher is Vatican Correspondent for The Tablet and a PhD student at the Centre for Catholic Studies at Durham University. The podcast is sponsored by the Centre for Catholic Studies and The Tablet.In this episode, we hea…

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Synodality: Polarisation or Creative Tension? 1:15:37

1y ago1:15:37

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Polarisation presents one of the biggest challenges to the unity of the Church, which is far from immune to the political divisions that have become writ large across our political culture. Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa, the preacher to the papal household, has pointed out that fraternity among Catholics has been “wounded” by “political options tha…

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Suzanna Ivanič: Iconoclasm at Christmas: Catholic Visual Culture in the Heart of Europe, c. 1600 41:21

1+ y ago41:21

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Dr Suzanna Ivanič speaks on the topic of "Iconoclasm at Christmas: Catholic Visual Culture in the Heart of Europe, c. 1600" for the Ushaw Lecture Series.By Centre for Catholic Studies

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The Church's Radical Reform: Conflict Resolution: Lessons from Australia 57:51

1+ y ago57:51

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A commonly held fear about the synod process is that it will allow division and disagreement to veer out of control. Several bishops and priests don’t wish to engage with synodality as they worry it will disrupt the peace.Is this fear justified? In this episode, I go inside a synod gathering in Sydney, Australia, where an explosive moment of disagr…

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The Church's Radical Reform: The German Challenge 27:12

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If you read some of the commentaries about the German synodal pathway, you might be forgiven for believing that the Church in Germany is planning a second Reformation.Der Synodale Weg, “the synodal path”, has faced heavy criticism for the way it is approaching the question of reform. The Germans have decided to focus on the use of power, women in m…

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Gregory Ryan: Perspectives on Pope Francis' Disruptive Synodality 50:20

1+ y ago50:20

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A Lived Catholicism seminar by Dr Gregory Ryan (Durham University)13 June 2022By Centre for Catholic Studies

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John O'Brien: ‘Normative’ and ‘Dissident’ Ecclesial Narratives in Dialogue 52:41

1+ y ago52:41

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A 'Lived Catholicism' Catholic Theology Research Seminar by Dr John O'Brien, Associate Professor (Research) in Transforming Church at the Centre for Catholic Studies, Durham University. Presented on 13 January 2022.By Centre for Catholic Studies

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The Church's Radical Reform: Calm Amidst the Storms 16:50

2y ago16:50

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Cardinal Mario Grech is the man Pope Francis has placed in charge of the worldwide synod and in this episode, I talked to him about the tensions that had been unleashed by the process. The synod was never going to be plain sailing and disagreement among bishops about the direction of the Church has now spilt out into the open in ways not seen for c…

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Inclusion and Reconciliation: Voices from Africa 31:30

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Much of the media focus on the synod has been on western churches with the underlining question centred on how the process can reverse declining congregations and respond to the abuse crisis. But what does it all mean for Africa, a part of the Catholic world where churches are overflowing and vocations booming? Is the synod having any impact? In th…

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The Synod Rhythm 29:48

2y ago29:48

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In Episode 3 of the Church's Radical Reform, Christopher Lamb speaks to Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga, the Archbishop of Tegucigalpa, Honduras and a member of Pope Francis' council of cardinal advisers.The Church in Latin and Central America has been at the forefront of reform in Catholicism and Cardinal Oscar explains how the synodal process …

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Archbishop John Wilson: Catholic Evangelisation and Catechesis in the 21st Century 57:15

2y ago57:15

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Bishop Dunn Memorial Lecture 2022, presented as part of the Ushaw Lecture Series. Archbishop Wilson is introduced by Prof. Paul D. Murray, Dean-Director of the Centre for Catholic Studies at Durham University. The recording is produced by Premier Christian Radio, www.premierchristianradio.comBy Centre for Catholic Studies

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The Church's Radical Reform: Women Lead the Way 41:04

2+ y ago41:04

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Pope Francis has launched the most ambitious Catholic renewal project for 60 years with a listening exercise that aims to give every member of the 1.3 billion Church a stake in its future. Through a “synodal” process, the Pope is asking Catholics to help re-imagine the future of the Church, and grapple with questions such as the role of women, evan…

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What is a Synod? 28:57

2+ y ago28:57

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Pope Francis has launched the most ambitious Catholic renewal project for 60 years with a listening exercise that aims to give every member of the 1.3 billion Church a stake in its future. Through a “synodal” process, the Pope is asking Catholics to help re-imagine the future of the Church, and grapple with questions such as the role of women, evan…

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Eamon Duffy: Durham 1569: A People’s Tragedy? 57:05

3+ y ago57:05

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1569 refers to the Northern Rebellion (or Rising of the Northern Earls), an event tied to the excommunication of Queen Elizabeth I by Pope Pius V in 1570, and arguably the decisive rupture between the Church of England and the Catholic Church in communion with the Bishop of Rome. The city, cathedral and county of Durham was at the centre of the upr…

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Paul Fiddes: Theology and Spirituality in Shakespeare’s Drama 46:50

3+ y ago46:50

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The Revd Prof. Paul Fiddes (Regent’s Park College, University of Oxford): Between Rome and Reformation: Theology and Spirituality in Shakespeare’s DramaBy Centre for Catholic Studies

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Charlotte Methuen & Paul Murray: Receptive Ecumenism 1:07:24

3+ y ago1:07:24

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The Revd Prof. Charlotte Methuen (University of Glasgow): The Treasures of Faith and Order, Bequeathed as a Heritage by the Past to the Present: Anglicans and the Challenges of Receptive EcumenismProf. Paul D. Murray (Durham University): Tasks Ahead: Catholic Receptive Learning in Service of Whole-Church Catholic Flourishing and Anglican-Catholic C…

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Oliver O'Donovan: Moral Disagreement in Anglican-Catholic Relations 1:14:33

3+ y ago1:14:33

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The Revd Prof. Oliver O’Donovan (Emeritus, University of Edinburgh): Moral Disagreement in Anglican-Catholic Relations Response: Dr Julie Clague (University of Glasgow)By Centre for Catholic Studies

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Susan Wood: Anglican-Catholic Relations in Light of ARCIC III 1:05:24

3+ y ago1:05:24

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Sr Prof. Susan Wood, SCL (Marquette University): Learning to Walk the Way Together: Anglican-Catholic Relations in Light of ARCIC IIIResponse: The Revd Canon Dr Peter Sedgwick (ARCIC III)By Centre for Catholic Studies

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Paul Avis: Reconciling Theology 1:02:08

3+ y ago1:02:08

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This lecture is presented by the Revd Prof. Paul Avis (Durham University and University of Exeter), and is followed by a response by Dr Theodora Hawksley, CJ.By Centre for Catholic Studies