

The Pillar Podcast
The Pillar Podcast
Great Catholic Conversation, each week. www.pillarcatholic.com
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Feb 16, 2024 • 57min
Ep. 151: The bad, the ugly and the banal
The hosts discuss their desire for a liturgical renaissance and reflect on Catholic school masses. They explore the connection between internal disposition and liturgy. The speakers emphasize the importance of catechesis for understanding the Eucharist. They delve into the complexity of conflict and highlight the beauty of the Diocese of Gallup. They also discuss the relationship between abortion and economic philosophy.

Feb 9, 2024 • 1min
Bonus: The Flynn Tactic
The podcast covers uncertainties and disagreements about arranged marriages, along with a discussion on the Super Bowl and positive feedback on a previous topic.

Feb 9, 2024 • 1h 22min
Ep. 150: An inspiration and a reorientation
The hosts speculate on the role of 'Fiducia supplicans' at the U.S. bishops' meeting in June. The reorientation of the Doctrine of the Faith by the pope is discussed. A round of Valentine's Day 'Yes or No' is played. The podcast is sponsored by the Southwest Indian Foundation's Catholic Pueblo Revival Paid Internship Program.

Feb 2, 2024 • 1min
Bonus: One star for Corby
In this bonus episode, the speakers talk about their levels of preparation and share a stressful experience and relief when one speaker remembered to bring up a topic.

Feb 2, 2024 • 57min
Ep. 149: How many JD Flynn lectures is that?
Topics discussed: ecumenism, clarification from Dicastery for Doctrine of the Faith, DICLSAL trivia, Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology, engaging with different perspectives, Latin American correspondent's experiences, issues within American Catholicism, building St. Kateri Rosary Walk, Catholic Pueblo Revival paid internship program, playful discussion and sponsor.

Jan 27, 2024 • 1min
Bonus: Therapy and group texts
The hosts discuss timing, availability, and banter about the duration of the show. They mention a cliffhanger from the previous week.

Jan 27, 2024 • 58min
Ep. 148: Obedience and communion
Topics discussed include the impact of Traditional Latin Mass at the U.S. Capitol, the concept of obedience in the church, controversy surrounding a memo and traditionalist Catholicism, the ownership of the liturgy and sacraments, and the importance of aesthetics in the liturgy.

Jan 20, 2024 • 5min
Bonus: Zee accent bit
The podcast hosts discuss feedback on a recent newsletter, including jokes about Germany. They debate the effectiveness of punching down and share their opinions on comedy accents. They reflect on the pressure to generate ideas for the newsletter and discuss the difference between jokes and bigotry.

Jan 20, 2024 • 53min
Ep. 147: Smoots, Celsius and Harvard
Topics discussed include the suspicious death of a Catholic missionary priest in Venezuela, the future of the national March for Life, the importance of subscriber funding for journalism, the differences between Celsius and Fahrenheit temperature scales, and the creation of the Smoot measurement at MIT.

Jan 12, 2024 • 36sec
Bonus: False start
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