Light of the East
Father Thomas LoyaThis unique program reveals how the riches of the Eastern Catholic Churches - their liturgies, spirituality and relevancy - are a gift to the whole Church and to today's world.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 847 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ChristianityReligion & Spirituality | |||
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Pope St. John Paul II reminds us that the Catholic "breathes with both lungs east and west." There are actually 21 different, ancient and venerable ways to be Catholic
The Fourth of July will be special this year as America observes 250 years of being a nation. To make our celebration even more special, take a tip from the eastern catholic Churches.
"Orientale Lumen" - translated, "Light of the East" the title of St. John Paul II's document on the Eastern Catholic Churches. It is the title of a radio program, AND a series of ecumenical conferences now in their 30th year.
We revisit a fundamental question that is often asked and often not well understood. What exactly is meant by the different Rites of the Catholic Church? How and why are they different?
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This is a great podcast.. thank you for this podcast.. it has answered soo many questions I have had..
Apple Podcasts5Jimmyskins
United Statesa year ago - Amazing Catechism
As someone new to the Byzantine tradition, I learn a lot from Fr. Loya. I appreciate his pastoral tone and his appropriate engagement with American and global culture through a lens of faith, as I have learned liturgy, spirituality, theology, and praxis from him.
Apple Podcasts5Baby ByzantineUnited States3 years ago - More political than spiritual
Very shocked and disappointed to hear Fr Loya describe immigrants at the border as disease carriers and criminals. This was not what I was expecting from a podcast on Eastern Catholic Spirituality. Not one mention that many at the border are fellow Catholics who are escaping extreme and horrific violence. I am surprised at the lack of love and empathy. To compare the US to something holy like a physical church or temple, when the US border is on stolen land is mind boggling to me. You can’t hide... more
Apple Podcasts1WeyuUnited States3 years ago - Wonderful Podcast, but….
…please try to stay away from divisive U.S. politics.
Dear Father Loya,
Thank you so, so much for continuing to make this wonderful podcast that has greatly enriched my spiritual life and taught me so much about Eastern Rite Catholicism/Christianity. I just finished listening to episodes 946 and 947. Ep. 946 about St. Michael and the Incorporeal Beings was tremendous! Ep. 947 was also good, and I learned more about how the iconostasis and the sanctuary in Eastern churches echoes the Ho... more
Apple Podcasts4Steve456743United States4 years ago - Truly Light Shedding
Father,
Would you be able to help me find the episode or create one that goes into depth on how certain Eastern Churches have a Latin tradition in devotions such as the Ukrainian Greek Catholic (though the argument those are really universal, such as the Rosary)?
May God bless you!
Apple Podcasts5Catholic1124United States4 years ago
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A thoughtful program focused on Eastern Catholic liturgy, spirituality, and identity, often weaving theological reflections with historical context and practical parish life. Episodes frequently explore topics like synodality, liturgical practice, and the relationship between Eastern and Western rites, alongside discussions of fasting, prayer, and spiritual renewal. Guests range from bishops and priests to scholars and media figures, providing a blend of ecclesial insight and broader cultural perspective. A notable strength is its clear emphasis on preserving Eastern traditions within a unified Catholic Church, with sponsorship and parish updates integrated into the flow. This combination can be especially engaging for listeners seeking dee... more
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1. Anne Weber
2. Loretta Fralick
3. Fr. Thomas Lea
4. Peter Galadza
5. Monsignor Charles Pope
6. Abbot Nicholas Zechariadis
7. Kevin Matthews
8. Bishop Robert Pippda
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