Lumen Verum Apologetics

Robert Haddad looks at evidence relating to the history of the True Cross and the crucifixion of Christ, as well as exploring why Catholics venerate the cross. The post History of the Cross appeared first on Cradio.

Paul Bizzanes discusses the issues surrounding two current topics in bioethics and biotechnology: Stem-cell research and cloning. The post Stem-Cells & Cloning appeared first on Cradio.

Fr John Flader explains how the Lenten season came about, how it has changed through history, and why the practices of Lent - such as fasting and almsgiving - exist. The post The History and Meaning of Lent appeared first on Cradio.

Thomas Kwok speaks on the amazing life of Matteo Ricci, one of the most successful missionaries to China in the 16th Century. The post Matteo Ricci appeared first on Cradio.

Fr. Mark de Battista looks at the dynamics of courtship and dating, the issues surrounding non-romantic relationships with the opposite sex, and the spiritual friendship. The post Sex in an Over-sexed World appeared first on Cradio.

Anthony English discusses angels, what they mean and instances of them in Scripture and the lives of saints. The post Angels appeared first on Cradio.

Robert Haddad takes on the protestant charge that Mary was not a perpetual Virgin, based on the apparent reading of Scripture that Jesus had 'brothers and sisters'; and explores who exactly the 'brothers and sisters' were. The post ‘Brothers and Sisters’ of Jesus appeared first on Cradio.

John Manna looks at authentic discipleship in a contemporary age, what and who a disciple is, and how discipleship relates to our lives. The post Christian Discipleship appeared first on Cradio.

Robert Haddad discusses Pope Joan, the legend of a female Pope: whether it is real, where the story came from, and what consequences would exist for the Papacy if a woman claimed the title of Pope. The post Pope Joan? appeared first on Cradio.

Anthony English explores the fascinating life of Blessed Bartolo, who was the priest of a satanic cult before repenting to become a lay Dominican dedicated to the Rosary. The post Satanic Priest to Rosary Apostle appeared first on Cradio.

In this Lumen Verum lecture, Mr Hitchings discusses the tragedy of AIDS in recent times, the response of governments and NGOs, and the policy-oriented obscuring of non-contraceptive prevention measures. The post AIDS & The Culture of Death appeared first on Cradio.

Fr Yuhanna Azize looks at the battles of orthodoxy and heresy of the early Church and how that is reflected in our world today - looking particularly at the New Testament, St Ignatius of Antioch and the Gnostics. The post Orthodoxy & Heresy appeared first on Cradio.

Fr Paul Rowse OP discusses the short yet wonderous life of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, described by Blessed Pope John Paul II as a "man of the beatitudes". The post Pier Giorgio Frassati appeared first on Cradio.

Fr. Bernard looks at the idea of St. Joseph's fatherhood, in the context of his relationship with Jesus Christ and the mystery of The Incarnation. The post Fatherhood of St Joseph appeared first on Cradio.

David Obeid takes on the attacks against Catholicism and it's teachings on grace from the book "Nothing in My Hand I Bring" - showing how it is flawed in both its arguments for Reformed Christianity and its representation of Catholicism. The post It’s Just Grace… appeared first on Cradio.

Fr Joseph explains how St Edmund Campion was captured, tortured and finally put to death at Tyburn. The post The Martyrdom of St Edmund Campion appeared first on Cradio.

Fr Joseph explores St Edmund Campion's early life, his mission to England as a Jesuit priest, and his publication of the famous "Ten Reasons" against protestantism. The post The Life of St Edmund Campion appeared first on Cradio.

Robert Haddad is the current head of New Evangelisation at the Catholic Education Office of the Archdiocese of Sydney. He has formerly worked in the Confraternity for Christian Doctrine, the Catholic Society of St Peter at The University of Sydney, and St Charbel's College. The post Listening to Prophets appeared first on Cradio.

A May 2008 Lumen Verum Apologetics lecture by Fr. Mark de Battista on the topic: “Our Lady at the Heart of the Liturgy”. The post Our Lady at the Heart of the Liturgy appeared first on Cradio.

Imogen Hitchings looks at the reformation and rise of protestantism in the English Court. Imogen especially explores King Henry VIII, his disintegrating relationship with the Catholic Church, and the ongoing drama of his marriages and monarchy. The post The King with a Pope in His Belly appeared first on Cradio.