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Apr 17, 2025 • 2min
Bonus: Blessed Triduum, eh?
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.comSenior or freshman? Then, JD and Ed swap conspiracy theories-Are you a paying subscriber?* Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone* Check the top right corner of the webpage to ensure you are logged into your Substack account.* Tap ‘set up podcast’ next to The Pillar PodcastHaving issues? Check out this general step-by-step guide from Substack, or email…

Apr 17, 2025 • 1h 4min
Ep. 208: Freeing the imagination this Triduum, and Msgr. Burrill
JD wrestles with his approach to Triduum. Then, Monsignor Jeffrey Burrill sues Grindr.This episode is sponsored by the MBA program at the University of Mary. Gain the confidence of an executive, the insight of a specialist, and the integrity to be a champion for the common good. Pillar paid subscribers receive an exclusive $10,000 scholarship. Not a paying subscriber, but love The Pillar? You are eligible for a $7,000 scholarship! Apply today at pillar.umary.edu This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

Apr 11, 2025 • 46min
Ep. 207: Living the faith with no political power
Colorado’s bishops issue an open letter asking their governor to veto an a bill that would put taxpayer money toward elective abortions. JD asks if it is time for bishops to lose the script and start directly instructing and guiding Catholics. This episode is sponsored by St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry.Join St. Bernard’s this summer in auditing one course— entirely free— thanks to the Knights of Columbus Finger Lakes Chapter.Learn more by visiting stbernards.eduPhoto of Airedale Terrier. Credit Zuni1520 via Wikimedia (GNU) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

Apr 8, 2025 • 2min
Bonus: Gratitude and something new
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.comJD’s son gets the Sunday scaries. Then, JD and Ed reflect on The Pillar’s new columns section.Join JD and Ed in Rome this December for The Pillar Pilgrimage! Learn more at Verso Ministries-Are you a paying subscriber?* Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone* Check the top right corner of the webpage to ensure you are logged into your Substack account.

Apr 4, 2025 • 1h 3min
Ep. 206: The latest on Fr. Marko Rupnik
JD and Ed talk about the status of the case against Fr. Marko Rupnik. Then, Ed plays a round of ‘Which superannuated See am I?'This episode is sponsored by Christendom College Graduate School of Theology.This summer, Christendom is offering both in-person and online intensive courses to take your academic and spiritual life to the next level.Learn more at graduate.christendom.edu/summer/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

Mar 31, 2025 • 52min
Ep. 205: Living the feast vs. obedience litmus test
JD and Ed debate the purpose and impact of holy days of obligation.-This episode is sponsored by St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry.Audit a course this summer entirely free— thanks to the Knights of Columbus Finger Lakes Chapter.Learn more at st.bernards.edu This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

Mar 22, 2025 • 2min
Bonus: Driving lessons and leisure killers
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.comJD shares a bit of paternal wisdom from his own dad. Ed guards his Saturday plans.Are you a paying subscriber?* Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone* Check the top right corner of the webpage to ensure you are logged into your Substack account.* Tap ‘set up podcast’ next to The Pillar PodcastHaving issues? Check out this general step-by-step guide fr…

Mar 22, 2025 • 52min
Ep. 204: Smoking guns and unserious people
JD and Ed talk about an unusual ruling in an appeal of a wrongful termination lawsuit filed by the Vatican's former auditor general, Libero Milone.This episode is sponsored by Norman’s Nursery in Southern California. Norman’s Nursery is California’s premier grower of trees, shrubs and houseplants, serving homeowners, landscapers, and developers.Call (805) 398-0011 to plan your dream landscape today, or visit NormansNursery.com-Show notes:Vatican court: Auditor cannot bring ‘immoral and indecent’ evidence at appeal This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

Mar 17, 2025 • 2min
Bonus: Candlegate
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.comJD and Ed discuss Candlegate.Are you a paying subscriber?* Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone* Check the top right corner of the webpage to ensure you are logged into your Substack account.* Tap ‘set up podcast’ next to The Pillar PodcastHaving issues? Check out this general step-by-step guide from Substack, or email our producer Kate Olivera at ko…

Mar 14, 2025 • 51min
Ep. 203: A rollercoaster in Steubenville
JD and Ed consider ongoing chatter about a merger of the Diocese of Steubenville.This episode is sponsored by Norman’s Nursery in Southern California. Norman’s Nursery is California’s premier grower of trees, shrubs and houseplants, serving homeowners, landscapers, and developers.Call (805) 398-0011 to plan your dream landscape today, or visit NormansNursery.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe
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