149 episodes
Catholic History Trek Scott Schulze & Kevin Schmiesing
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5.0 • 41 Ratings
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A podcast exploring the history of the Catholic Church, especially the historical background of contemporary Catholic practices and issues. Hosted by Kevin Schmiesing and Scott Schulze.
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149. The Comedian who “Killed it” - Literally
Genesius set out to please the Roman emperor Diocletian with an anti-Christian comedy act. But then things took an unexpected turn. Find out what happened in this episode of Catholic History Trek.
("Martyrs" series no. 3, Martyrdom of St Genesius)
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148. Reconciliation in Retrospect
In hopes of atoning for at least some of their sins, Scott and Kevin humbly offer this episode on the history of the Sacrament of Penance, aka Confession, aka Reconciliation. Is listening to it a penance or a guilty pleasure? You decide.
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147. Rogation Days
What’s more Catholic than fasting and long, barefooted processions? Scott revisits the history and convergence of the Church’s long-forgotten Rogation Days.
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146. Hartford’s Holy Trinity
Connecticut’s earliest Catholics worshiped in homes, barns, a Masonic hall, and finally, an Episcopalian hand-me-down, the state’s first Catholic church.
(“Cradles of Catholicism” series, no. 24, Connecticut)
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145. Martyrs of Gorkum
In the 16th century, Dutch Calvinists made the Netherlands a very inhospitable place for Catholics. Not only were churches, altars, and statues attacked, but 19 Franciscans and other Catholic priests were tortured & murdered for holding firm in their belief in the Real Presence.
In this episode, Scott treks thru their story, and the background for the anti-Catholic hatred in the Netherlands.
("Martyrs" series no. 2, Martyrs of Gorkum)
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144. The Items of the Altar
There are a lot of items involved in the celebration of a Catholic liturgy, and each of them has a name and a history.
In this gold-plated episode, Scott and Kevin provide a rundown of the chalices, patens, and things you may not even know the name for.
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Customer Reviews
Best Catholic History out there
I’m an avid fan of history, and particularly of Catholic history. I’ve looked around at other Catholic history podcasts, and the majority of them are rather lacking, either focusing on largely superficial details in the lives of the saints, or looking to figures that were only nominally Catholic. Not so with this podcast, where a simple glance at the episode titles will reveal how deep they truly delve. I cannot recommend this podcast enough, to be certain!
Great Podcast
Love listening and learning about the history of the Catholic Church. Highly recommend!
Great podcast on Catholic history
This is a podcast that I have learned so much about the Catholic faith from. Highly recommended