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Welcome to Melbourne, Australia, where three Catholics, Lindsay, Lino, and Caroline, discuss Catholic news, faith, science, music, apps and more from an Australian perspective.
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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.
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StarQuest CEO Dom Bettinelli has a special message for all listeners and supporters of StarQuest's shows.
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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.
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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.
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2M ago
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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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4M ago
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.
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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.
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