Oct 29, 2022

Each November 1st Catholics are obliged to attend Mass to celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints.  This feast is more than a dutiful remembrance of the various saints that don't make it into the Roman calendar of feast days.  It is celebrates us - the fact that all of us are destined to attain the heights of holiness,...

Oct 26, 2022

In this podcast, historical theologian Marcellino D'Ambrosio ("Dr. Italy") clears up misunderstandings about the holiday that are nearly universally believe by Christians, neo-pagans and secularists a like.  It will be of great help to grandparents and parents trying to decide how to approach this celebration.

Oct 24, 2022

In this 7 minute radio interview on the Sonrise Morning Show, Dr. Italy highlights a destination on his upcoming 2023 Rhine pilgrimage that is known for it's spectacular beauty - the city of Lucerne, Switzerland. But more than just the majestic setting of Alpine mountains and lakes, the city offers a long and...

Oct 21, 2022

In this episode of Ascension Rountable's Podcast, Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio (aka Dr. Italy) puts the New Evangelization into the context of Catholic history from the days of the Church of the Catacombs down to the present time.  The early Christians grew from a group of 120 at Pentecost to ten percent of the...

Oct 19, 2022

The ancient city of Strasbourg, sitting on the border of France and Germany, is a blend of cultures influences, with roots that go back to the Celts and Romans.  In this 8 min. interview from Catholic radio, Dr. Italy discusses the fascinating history of this town known today as the "Capital of Christmas".  But the...