St. Philip Institute Podcast

What is the Role of the Laity? (Lumen Gentium, Part 2)

Is the Church necessary for salvation? (Lumen Gentium, Part I)

In this episode, Dr. Luke Arredondo discusses the first two chapters of the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church (Lumen Gentium). He explains the overall vision of the document and focuses in particular on the possibility of salvation outside the Church, and what limits the Council places on this idea.

After the Council: Vatican II’s Legacy

In this episode, Dr. Arredondo responds to a commenter on a previous episode, specifically addressing the difficulties that followed the Second Vatican Council. While our series will continue to examine each of the major documents, we wanted to acknowledge some of the challenges facing the church in the post-conciliar age. 

Vatican II on the Liturgy: What Did it Change?

In this episode, Dr. Arredondo walks through the various suggestions for the renovation and restoration of the liturgy that the Second Vatican Council called for in its Constitution on the Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium.

What is Active Participation in the Liturgy? (Vatican II on Liturgy, Part I)

In this episode, Dr. Luke Arredondo explores the fundamentals of liturgy according to Sacrosanctum Concilium. In particular, he focuses on the idea of full and active participation, and what this term means.

What Was Vatican II? Why Was It Called?

In this episode, Dr. Arredondo explores the roots and key themes of the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965), in particular focusing on St. John XXIII’s motivations for calling the council and his opening address to the bishops of the world on October 11, 1962.

”StrANgER ThINgS”’ Strangest Thing Yet: Divine Mercy

In this episode, we’re having a little bit of fun! Dr. Arredondo discusses Stranger Things Season 4 and the hit TV show’s surprising connection to the Divine Mercy message of St. Faustina. Enjoy!

How Mary’s Immaculate Conception became Dogma

In this episode, Dr. Luke Arredondo explains the Old Testament roots for calling Mary the Ark of the New Covenant, and the link between this concept and Mary’s Immaculate Conception.

 

Other resources on Marian theology can be found in this week's issue of Catholic East Texas! 

The Gospel through the Apostles’ Eyes | Rod Bennet

This episode features a conversation between Bishop Joseph Strickland and author, Rod Bennet! Rod has recently authored a new book with Catholic Answers titled These Twelve: The Gospel through the Apostles’ Eyes, and today he talks about the role of the apostles in the Early Church. 

”Love”: What Does That Mean? Benedict XVI Answers

In this episode, Dr. Luke Arredondo offers a reflection on the theological virtue of charity or love. In particular, he discusses the different translations and definitions of love and how Pope Benedict XVI reconciles some of these debates in his first encyclical, Deus Caritas Est.