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Busted Halo Cast #241 - Should I be worried about fallen breadcrumbs from homemade eucharistic bread?

Should I be worried about fallen breadcrumbs from homemade eucharistic bread?  NEW INTERN: Buzz joins us.  Church search goes to Iowa.  5-19-10.

Busted Halo Cast #240 - How do I join the Knights of Columbus

How do I join the Knights of Columbus?  Supplemental information about "tree scientists," and summer intern #1: Cate.  Church Search in New Jersey, readings for the Ascension of the Lord.  5-12-10.

Busted Halo Cast #239 - What is the "Unforgivable Sin"?

What is the "Unforgivable Sin"? What is a "Bishop's Blessng"?  It's Cinco de Mayo!  Church search in Knoxville, TN.  5-5-10.

Busted Halo Cast #238 - Do Catholics Believe in Ghosts?

Do Catholics Believe in Ghosts?  What does the Church teach nowadays about ghosts?  Brittany's back from jury duty!  Church search (and Brittany) got Philadelphia.  4-28-10.

Busted Halo Cast #237 - Can I partake of the cup at Communion if I've pledged to give up alcohol?

Can I partake of the cup at Communion if I've pledged to give up alcohol? Brittany's STILL on Jury Duty, so...more Joe Williams.  Church Search in Salt Lake City, UT.  4-21-10.

Busted Halo Cast #236 - Where can I get a Bible that contains the Book of Judith?

Where can I get a Bible that contains the Book of Judith?  Brittany's on Jury Duty, so... special guest co-host Joe Williams!  Church Search in Galveston, TX.  4-14-10.

Busted Halo Cast #235 - After the resurrection, why did Jesus present himself as

 

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After the resurrection, why did Jesus present himself as "unrecognizable"?  It's the Octave of Easter!  Church Search in Ketchican, AK.  4-07-10.

 

Busted Halo Cast #234 - Can I get married during Lent?

 

Can I get married during Lent?  When is Lent officially over?  Can I go to confession on Good Friday or Holy Saturday?  Are clergy allowed to give out ashes out on the street on Ash Wed.?  If you would like to be an intern at Busted Halo, email Brittany@BustedHalo.com.  Chocolate Fountain!  Church search goes to Honolulu, Hawaii.  3-31-10

 

Busted Halo Cast #233 - What is the priest praying silently while lying prostrate at the beginning of the Good Friday Liturgy?

 

What is the priest praying silently while lying prostrate at the beginning of the Good Friday Liturgy?…and because it's been 3 weeks, more questions:  Why are the readings for the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Sundays of Lent different?  What's the fundamental difference between Christianity and Islam?  Is it really a mortal sin to miss Mass?  Why do we say, "Lord, I'm not worthy to receive you" and then go receive the Lord?  (Sorry it's been so long!)  Church search in Ocean Beach, CA.  3-26-10

 

Busted Halo Cast #232 - Should I be worried about the academic workload of seminary?

Should I be worried about the academic workload of seminary?  With special guest, seminarian Tom Gibbons, CSP.  Church search: Austin, TX.  3/3/10. (some audio problems... sorry!)