Bishop Frank Caggiano on Pope Francis & the Papal Conclave
All eyes have been on the Vatican for the past couple weeks, appropriately so as we are in the season of Easter.
On Let Me Be Frank, Bishop Caggiano reflects on the life of Pope Francis and prays for his soul . He also prays for the College of Cardinals, as they have an historic task ahead of them.
What is the task ahead? What is the schedule and program for the cardinals who have gathered in Rome for the conclave, which begins on May 7th?
Bishop Frank lays it all out for us, so we know (as much as we can know) what to expect in the weeks to come.
By the way, I recently read a beautiful tribute from Fr Raymond de Souza in The Catholic Thing about the liturgical rhythm of Pope Francis’s death and his final days on earth. Fr de Souza pointed out that the past many popes have died “according to a liturgical rhythm”… Francis on Easter Monday, John XXIII on the day after Pentecost, John Paul II on Divine Mercy Sunday, Benedict XVI on the vigil of Mary Mother of God, and Paul VI on the Transfiguration.
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Pax Christi,
Steve Lee
The other guy on Let Me Be Frank
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54:06
How Easter is Celebrated Around the World
Happy Easter! He is risen!
Nota bene: Bishop Caggiano & I recorded this episode of Let Me Be Frank before the Holy Father passed away. In the next episode, we will certainly reflect on the pontificate, suffering, and death of Pope Francis… and perhaps talk about what lies ahead.
In the meantime… did the Easter Bilby (yes, Bilby) visit your house? My guess is... no. Unless you're Australian.
On Let Me Be Frank this week, Bishop Caggiano takes us on a voyage around the world to see how Easter is celebrated in Australia, France, Antigua, Greece, Sweden, Mexico, Bermuda, Poland, Philippines, New York, and Italy.
Well, you have all of Easter Season (until June 8th) to try some of these traditions out yourself.
Bishop Frank also gives a tip for evangelization... and I tell a story of mercy.
Pax Christi,
Steve Lee
The other guy on Let Me Be Frank
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59:18
Ask Bishop Caggiano Anything...
You gotta see this…
In something brand new for Let Me Be Frank, we recorded the show live in front of an audience at St Mary Church in Greenwich!
“What do you want to talk about?” I asked Bishop Caggiano before we started rolling the cameras.
“Let’s see what the people in the audience have on their minds,” he smiled.
And so this week’s episode is audience questions (and follow ups). We talked about: …why do pastors have term limits? …how do we get families of children in CCD to be more active? …how do we revitalize our Catholic schools? …how can we pray the rosary better? …can you help me forgive someone who continues to hurt me?
I’m sure you’ll enjoy this episode… and please join us for the next live audience session on Friday, May 30th at St Rose of Lima in Newtown!
Pax Christi,
Steve Lee
The other guy on Let Me Be Frank
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56:12
Bishop Caggiano Answers Your Questions!
This Friday, we’re taking the show on the road to St Mary’s in Greenwich. If you're able to attend on April 11th, please join us at 9:30am as Bishop Frank answers audience questions for a special episode of Let Me Be Frank!
Speaking of audience questions… we are diving in to the mailbag this week on Let Me Be Frank. Bishop Frank is on the mend from his 16-day sickness (unprecedented for him, but it gave him a new perspective during Lent), and he is back for a brand new episode. Among the topics...
Did you know that God gives each of us two families that work together for our religious formation?
What should we call the bishop when we meet him and talk to him in person?
Doesn’t Luke calling Jesus Mary’s “first born son” imply there were more children who followed?
Is being left-handed… sinister?
Plus… after a long pause, he shares a tip for evangelization. Enjoy!
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55:00
Defending the Catholic Faith with Chris Check - President of Catholic Answers
What is “apologetics”? Chris Check, president of Catholic Answers, joins Bishop Caggiano to answer this question. They also answer questions like:
What do Joan of Arc, Catherine of Siena, and Chris Check have in common?
Why should you fill your house with good books?
Why should you, as Chesterton put it, “let your religion be less of a theory and more of a love affair”?
Along the way, Chris talk about his relationship with Fr Paul Check (beloved priest of our diocese), the history of Catholic Answers, and the role of the military in a young man’s formation.
About Let Me Be Frank | Bishop Frank Caggiano’s Podcast | Diocese of Bridgeport, CT
”Let Me Be Frank” is a podcast from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport and Veritas Catholic Radio featuring the Most Reverend Frank J. Caggiano, Bishop of Bridgeport. Each weekly episode features Bishop Frank’s honest opinions about recent Catholic news, reflections on Sunday’s Gospel, questions from diocesan faithful, and frank discussion of topics of faith and Catholicism.
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