Current Events: Update: Free Birth control for all! Thanks, Mr. President http://news.yahoo.com/insurers-must-cover-birth-control-no-copays-140750830.html USCCB Responds: http://www.usccb.org/comm/archives/2011/11-154.shtml A Piece of Shuttle Columbia found in Texas, due to drought. http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/08/02/texas.shuttle.debris/index.html?hpt=hp_t2 Gingrich’s campaign denies Twittergate claim http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/08/02/scitech/main20087211.shtml Church News: An upcoming retreat called “Living Your Strengths: Discovering Your God-Given Talents,” will be on August 12 – 14 at the… [Read More]
Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 21: Hanging In The Google Hangout
Current Events: United States budget, debt ceiling and our call to be good stewards. – Jason Lack of true leadership in government? Pope offers his prayer and solidarity for the victims of Olso, Norway violence. -Cristina http://www.romereports.com/palio/pope-condemns-violence-and-oslo-killings-english-4589.html Tropical Depression headed for Texas?! Pray for rain! http://www.weather.com/outlook/weather-news/news/articles/tropical-rains-texas-drought_2011-07-27 Church News: Later this year we will hear new… [Read More]
Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 20: French Fries and Magic Pills
Current Events: Rick Perry Faces Federal Lawsuit Over Day of Prayer http://blogs.abcnews.com/thenote/2011/07/rick-perry-faces-federal-lawsuit-over-day-of-prayer.html Pope Benedict sends aid to victims that are suffering from the famine in the Horn of Africa. http://www.romereports.com/palio/pope-calls-for-aid-to-famine-victims-in-horn-of-africa-english-4545.html Institute of Medicine panel recommends that insurance companies be obligated to cover contraception, sterilization procedures without a copay http://consumerist.com/2011/07/panel-birth-control-should-be-covered-by-insurance-without-co-pay.html Cardinal Dinardo Responds: http://www.usccb.org/comm/archives/2011/11-143.shtml Church News:… [Read More]
Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 19: Hot Dogs and Buried Treasure
Current Events: In a story that Indiana Jones would be proud of: Over $20B in Treasure Discovered in Centuries-Old Hindu Temple http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2011/07/05/billions-in-treasure-discovered-in-centuries-old-hindu-temple/#ixzz1RFfvIvwq Verizon joins AT&T, T-Mobile in capping monthly usage http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Budgeting-for-wireless-data-apf-1691527244.html?x=0 Casey Anthony acquitted of killing young daughter http://news.yahoo.com/casey-anthony-acquitted-killing-young-daughter-191600480.html NY Bishop responds to same sex marriage approval http://calcatholic.com/news/newsArticle.aspx?id=fa3f165b-aaec-4fe0-adb3-dbf6bdba4944 Church News: Saint Mary Cathedral Celebrates: 2nd… [Read More]
Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 18: Governor Pointy Boots and iPope Together at Last
Current Events: Governor Perry running for President? WSJ – Jason http://nation.foxnews.com/gov-rick-perry/2011/06/23/wsj-gov-rick-perry-expected-jump-presidential-race Speaking of Governor Perry, in the special session of the Texas Legislature, lawmakers have been considering a bill that would ban TSA pat downs that are over invasive and often include the touching of “private parts.” While the bill is not going to pass,… [Read More]
Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 17: The Black Sheepdog Meets The Wildcard
Feedback: Rita Suva- Wife, daughter, sister, friend, native Austinite, Latina, Texas Longhorn, Director of Youth Ministry at St.Ignatius, Martyr Catholic Church, photographer, traveler, sports lover (especially of the Longhorns and lacrosse), reader, Catholic and aspiring saint. Segment #1 – Current Events – Father Corapi calls it quits…www.theblacksheepdog.us (Chris) http://www.ncregister.com/blog/fr.-corapi-has-lost-it?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NCRegisterDailyBlog+National+Catholic+Register#When:2011-06-18 Here’s some audio of Fmr. Fr…. [Read More]
Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 16: Minus One Chris, Plus One Cris
Segment #1 – Current Events – Dallas Mavericks Win the NBA World Title – Jason http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6cnOX4q1WA Arizona Wildfire is now largest in Arizona Wildfire history – Cristina http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/06/14/arizona.wildfires/index.html?hpt=hp_t2 http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/fires/main/usa/20110613-arizona.html USCCB meeting this week to discuss and vote on issues on physician assisted suicide and clerical sex abuse in the U.S. – Cris http://www.romereports.com/palio/index.php?newlang=english http://www.usccb.org/ Segment… [Read More]
Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 15: God Bless the Magnited States of America
Segment #1 – Current Events – Court allows prayer at High School graduation in Castroville, Texas. – Cristina http://articles.cnn.com/2011-06-03/us/texas.school.prayer_1_graduation-ceremony-appeals-court-emergency-appeal?_s=PM:US http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/06/03/texas-senator-blasts-judges-decision-to-forbid-public-prayer-at-high-school/?test=latestnews Man lashes out at girlfriend via billboard for aborting his child http://www.newser.com/story/120341/man-strikes-back-at-ex-girlfriend-with-abortion-billboard.htm http://abcnews.go.com/US/abortion-billboard-lands-mexico-man-court-girlfriend/story?id=13783668 Governor Perry’s Day of Prayer and Fasting — Jason http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/06/07/perrys-planned-prayer-event-draws-condemnation/ Segment #2 – Church News – The third annual Men’s Mass is… [Read More]
Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 14: I Think You Have Something In Your Pepsi
Feedback: Segment #1 – Current Events – Apple today announced that Steve Jobs will indeed host the keynote for the company’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) next Monday in San Francisco. Aside from the expected focus on iOS 5 and Mac OS X Lion, Apple’s announcement also confirms that Jobs will introduce the company’s “iCloud” service…. [Read More]
Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 13: Stephen Hawking vs. Macho Man Randy Savage
Segment #1 – Current Events – Joplin tornado, continued storms in the Midwest – Jason http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/05/25/8-dead-violent-weather-3-states/ Cardial Tarcisio Bertone releases A message from the Holy Father. Pope receives papers for the cause to support the Sainthood of Archbishop Fulton Sheen. http://www.catholicsun.org/2011/may/25/sheen-cause.html Rapture-mania… rescheduled for October 21 (Audio sound byte in story if interested) http://www.webpronews.com/harold-camping-rapture-rescheduled-for-october-21-twitter-laughs-on-2011-05 What… [Read More]
Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 12: Looks Like That Rain Dance Worked
Feedback: Segment #1 – Current Events – Record Rain in Central Texas. http://www.kxan.com/dpp/weather/its-raining-its-pou ring Novena to St. Isidore the Farmer for more rain. The Texas House of Representatives approved a measure that would allow parents to opt their kids out of corporeal punishment if it’s allowed in their school district. (http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/politics/entries/2011/05/12/spanking_bill_approved_on_seco.html) What do you guys… [Read More]
Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 11: Relics, Pickup Lines and a Beautification
Segment #1 – Current Events – Cristina Blessed John Paul II’s coffin has been moved to his final resting place in St. Sebastian’s chapel in St. Paul’s Basilica. 400,000 people visited the Basilica to pray before his tomb. Osama Bin Ladan is dead details on raid. Is this something to celebrate? Or do we need… [Read More]
Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 10: We Hit Double Digits!
Feedback: A Very Happy Easter to all of our listeners… Segment #1 – Current Events – Chris There be Dragons Movie Trailer… releases May 6 President Obama Releases his official birth certificate What do you guys think, is this whole situation silly? Do you think it was necessary that President Obama release the certificate? Does it… [Read More]
Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 9: Attack of The Spring Spheres
Segment #1 – Current Events – Jason Japan nuclear disaster tops scale http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/04/12/japan.nuclear.reactors/?hpt=T1 Texas House OKs 85-mph speed limit, would be nation’s highest http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/04/07/us-texas-speed-limit-idUSTRE7366L720110407 Segment #2 – Church News – Cristina Bishop Joe Vasquez’s decision this week to move a public meeting about immigration from Cristo Rey Church http://www.statesman.com/news/local/bishops-decision-to-move-meeting-because-of-speakers-1384471.html?printArticle=y Vatican will Host First-Ever Blogging Conference,… [Read More]
Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 8: Gaga, Godmothers and Video Cops
Segment #1 – Current Events – Cristina Briefly mention Benedict XVI calls for peace in Libya and Ivory Coast during the General Audience on April 6th. “Violence and hate is always a lost cause! I therefore make a renewed and heartfelt appeal to all parties to the cause to initiate a process of peacemaking and… [Read More]
Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 7: Can You Imagine What It’s Like To Sleep With A Chicken?
Feedback from last weeks show: Segment #1 – Current Events – Chris Don’t know if you’ve heard about this new web series on Hulu called “The Confession,” starring Kiefer Sutherland and John Hurt. Here is a description from Entertainment Weekly article (http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/03/28/hulu-debuts-kiefer-sutherland-drama-video/): Hulu today debuted the first installment of The Confession, 10 five-to-seven-minute webisodes that… [Read More]
Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 6: Puppets or Clowns?
Feedback from last weeks show: Rita (Garcia) Suva wrote: Loved the discussion concerning the Death Penalty. And people leaving after the ashes on Ash Wednesday is pretty common. Yes, it can be distracting, but I try to just be glad they are there, because at least they are recognizing there is something out there bigger… [Read More]
Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 5
Segment #1 – Current Events – Cristina Devastating earthquake and Tsunami in Japan 4 month old baby found alive in rubble http://newsfeed.time.com/2011/03/15/miracles-in-japan-four-month-old-baby-70-year-old-woman-found-alive/?hpt=C2 Baby Joseph Lives http://www.cnn.com/2011/HEALTH/03/15/baby.life.support/index.html SXSW Segment #2 – Church News – Chris Friday lenten meals – check with your local parish John Paul II Facebook page First Annual Men’s Conference.“Am I my brother’s… [Read More]
Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 4
Segment #1 – Current Events – Chris Pope Exonerates Jews for the Crucifixion, Says that Christianity should not be used to justify violent political movements http://apnews.myway.com/article/20110310/D9LSB1FG0.html http://www.catholicnews.com/data/stories/cns/1100846.htm (more on the subject) Vatican II proclaimed the same thing in Nostra Aetate, In this Age 1965: Even though the Jewish authorities and those who followed their lead… [Read More]
Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 3
Segment #1 – Current Events – Jason http://www.ewtnnews.com/catholic-news/US.php?id=2708#ixzz1EwE6V7jU U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder announced Feb. 23 that the administration now believes the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act – which defines marriage as the union of one man and one woman and denies marital benefits to homosexual partnerships – is unconstitutional because it discriminates against homosexuals…. [Read More]
Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 2
Segment #1 – Current Events – Cristina Earthquake in New Zealand. http://www.twitter.com/liturgy – Father Bosco Peters Death of Dr. Bernard N. Nathanson- Catholic, pro-life Doctor. http://www.romereports.com/palio/index.php?newlang=english Sonogram Bills being considered under the Texas House State of Affairs after being passed by full Senate. http://texas.onpolitix.com/news/36741/sonogram-bills-hit-tx-house-committee http://www.twitter.com/txcatholic — Texas Catholic Conference http://www.faithfulcitizenship.org Segment #2 – Church News… [Read More]
Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 1
Show Notes: Watson Dominates Humans in Jeopardy – Liberal Churches Losing Ground – Planned Parenthood Undercover Videos – Aggie Catholics — http://www.ncregister.com/blog/winning-the-future-of-american-catholicism Father Leo Patalinghug in Austin, TX – http://www.marystouch.org/FrLeo/More%20details.html Adore Ministries presents the “Restored Tour” — http://wilcoya.com/blog/2011/01/restored-tour-at-st-williams-feb-25-presented-by-adore-ministries/ http://twitter.com/jackiefrancois/ New Lady Gaga Song “Born This Way” – http://www.metrolyrics.com/born-this-way-lyrics-lady-gaga.html