The AX
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Welcome to "The Ax." I am Fr. Tom Provenzano, a Salesian of Don Bosco and presently enrolled in the STL program at The Catholic University of America, in Washington, DC. Here I try to give a Catholic perspective on pop culture, current events and whatever else strikes me at the moment. Plus I post or link to other Catholic videos and sites that I hope you find beneficial.
The AX
1y ago
I'll be recapping some items from last episode. Then I'll give a basic introduction to the Liturgy of the Hours, also known as the Divine Office or, more recently, Christian Prayer. Then, to lighten the mood, take a look at the first few weeks of the new Major League Baseball season, and talk about the limits of fan's heckling of players ..read more
The AX
1y ago
We're going to take a look at the Feast of Divine Mercy, coming up this Sunday. We'll discuss the connection between mercy and reparations. Then we will discuss the Bud Lite controversy, examining why some people are pushing back against the brand's latest marketing strategy. We'll take a brief look at the history of marketing and public relations and how it is used to sell everything from beer to social change. And finish examining why this controversy is different from others that have come before it ..read more
The AX
1y ago
On how Lent should change us. Even if we only become more aware of our faults, the LORD can use that as a path forward for us. What Jesus' "descent into hell" means. A preview of topics we'll be tackling in the next few weeks ..read more
The AX
1y ago
On how Lent should change us. Even if we only become more aware of our faults, the LORD can use that as a path forward for us. What Jesus' "descent into hell" means. A preview of topics we'll be tackling in the next few weeks ..read more
The AX
1y ago
Announcing the opening of the new Sr. Maruja Causa Media Center and Studio at St. John Bosco Parish. Also, the Lenten Days of Prayer in English, produced in the new studio, will be uploaded starting on March 29. We will have three shows covering the three days of the Easter Triduum, a new video dropped each day between the 29th and 31st, hosted by Yours Truly.
Also, doubling back on some things I forgot to mention about the movie "Jesus Revolution" and the Lenten Scrutinies.
St. John Bosco Parish YT page:
https://www.youtube.com/@donboscoportchester651 ..read more
The AX
1y ago
In which we discuss the nature of the Lenten Scrutinies, and what they have to do with the candidates for baptism (Catechumens) and those who are baptized a well. We'll have a discussion of Catholic sexual ethics, why its not a fringe issue, and why the discussion is often taken up with outdated arguments ..read more