Catholics of Oz

On Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday, Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle reflect on the message of Australian Church for the country's indigenous people; then discuss the science of a remarkable fern; and conclude with some TV picks. The post Keep the Fires Burning appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Australia's bishops recently promoted a pastoral ministry of sport and so Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle discuss the links between sports and faith and how sports could be a field of evangelization. Plus Google's Deepmind goes up against a Go world champion. The post Ministry of Sport appeared first on StarQuest Media.

StarQuest CEO Dom Bettinelli has a special message for all listeners and supporters of StarQuest's shows. The post A Special Message from StarQuest appeared first on StarQuest Media.

As the canonization of Carlos Acutis approaches, Lindsay Sant and Caroline Knight discuss the significance and popularity of the young man and his faith. They also discuss a new prehistoric animal discovery as well as the new Acolyte series and a new season of MasterChef. The post Blessed Carlo Acutis appeared first on StarQuest Media.

It’s National Reconciliation Week in Australia and Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle discuss what it means for Indigenous Australians and how the Catholic Church is working to joyfully receive their contributions, including the new Mass of the Land of the Holy Spirit. The post What is Indigenous Reconciliation? appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Portable traveling altars have been used throughout Church and military history. Kathryn Laffrey and Alix Murray explore the use, development, and art of field altars from the early Church, the American Civil War, both World Wars, and today. The post Mass on the Hood of a Jeep: The Art and History of Military Travel Altars appeared first on StarQuest Media.

What makes parish leadership high-performing? Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle discuss the characteristics of great parish leadership, including humility, hunger, and smarts. Plus magnetic fields and ant brains and what's been entertaining them. The post High-Performing Parishes appeared first on StarQuest Media.

With insights from a parish renewal day, Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle discuss the mission-based approach to church revitalization, the importance of effective leadership, and the power of the Holy Spirit in guiding the renewal process. The post Evangelization, Not Self-Preservation appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Melbourne's St. Patrick Cathedral is a beautiful testament to the faith of Australian Catholics and Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle discuss its construction and history, including challenges the builders faced and the perseverance required to complete it. The post The Amazing Story of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Melbourne appeared first on StarQuest Media.

It's time again for the Patrick Oration by Archbishop Peter Comensoli, and Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle discuss his topic of sharing Christ and the archbishop's plan to transfigure the cathedral to speak to future generations. Plus eclipse talk! The post The 2024 Patrick Oration appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Sharing a friend's faith journey, Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle compare it to the thresholds of faith as described by Sherry Weddell in her book, "Forming Intentional Disciples." Plus a science discussion of surprising ancient Egyptian baboon DNA. The post A Story of Seeking Faith appeared first on StarQuest Media.

The Moon is indeed shrinking. Caroline Knight explains to Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle how the Moon is contracting and cooling over time, causing moonquakes, shrinking about 150 feet every few hundred million years, and potentially affecting future Artemis lunar missions. The post The Shrinking Moon appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Pope Francis's Lenten message is that God leads us to true freedom. Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle discuss and share their reflections; Caroline explains why the Moon is shrinking; and the panel talk about He-Man, Masters of the Air, and Fisk. The post God Leads Us to Freedom appeared first on StarQuest Media.

What is intentional discipleship? Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle discuss the book "Forming Intentional Disciples" and the steps toward discipleship or thresholds of conversion. Plus, Caroline draws parallels between the Pikmin video games and real-life biological processes. The post Forming Intentional Disciples appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Returning for 2024, Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle discuss the purpose of a Catholic parish and renewing a parish church for its purpose, working off some new books Lindsay has read. Plus, some science about the world famous "little penguins' penguin parade." The post We’re Made For Mission appeared first on StarQuest Media.

To end 2023, Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle have a video Christmas party discussing uniquely Australian Christmas traditions, ranking Christmas movies, telling Christmas cracker jokes, and considering which native Australian plants make excellent Christmas trees. The post A Christmas Special appeared first on StarQuest Media.

StarQuest CEO Dom Bettinelli has a special message for listeners as we approach the Christmas season. We need to hear from you this Advent and Christmas at sqpn.com/give The post A special message from StarQuest CEO Dom Bettinelli appeared first on StarQuest Media.

We were born in a time such as this to do God's mission. Lindsay Sant reflects with Caroline Knight and Lino Saubolle on the Proclaim 23 Conference he attended where this was the message. Plus, in the science segment: starfish are just heads! The post A Time Such As This appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Pope Francis has updated his mission for the Pontifical Theological Academy so Lindsay, Caroline, and Lino reflect on the role of theology in the spread of the Gospel. Plus tracking an Alaskan woolly mammoth through isotopes, a real life Among Us, and VR Nintendo Switch. The post Mammoth Theology appeared first on StarQuest Media.

The Synod on Synodality is done so Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle discuss the synod's Letter to the People of God and reflect on what it means for them. Plus Caroline shares exciting science news about asteroids. The post Synods and Space Rocks appeared first on StarQuest Media.