The Catholic Insider

The Catholic Insider

Hosted by: Fr. Roderick Vonhögen

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Episodes

The Basilica of Saint John Lateran Part 2

In this new episode of our series about Rome and its surroundings I will take you back to the basilica of St. John Lateran for the second part of our tour. The post The Basilica of Saint John Lateran Part 2 appeared...
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The Basilica of Saint John Lateran Part 1

This episode will take us back to the city of Rome. We will start at the Porta Asinaria near the city wall and the Via Appia Nuova in Rome, not far from the oldest basilica in Rome, the famous St. John Lateran. The...
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Breakfast in Rome

A morning walk in the Lateran area of Rome, where you can find many interesting archeological remains, the beautiful basilica of St. John in Lateran, the typical busy Roman traffic and some great Italian coffee. The...
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Back to the Eternal City

In this episode of the Catholic Insider, I take you with me on a new trip to the Eternal City: Rome. Exactly one year after the election of pope Benedict XVI I am back in the Vatican. The post Back to the Eternal City...
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Carnival in the Netherlands Part 1: the City of Breda

A soundseeingtour in the city of Breda: Carnival, the Eleven Cities Tour, the Cathedral, the Chapel of the Beguines and a visit to my new nephew, Lucas. The post Carnival in the Netherlands Part 1: the City of Breda...
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Soundseeing Tour of the Old Church in Amsterdam’s Red Light District

Join me as I visit the beautiful Old Church in the heart of Amsterdam. An age-old oasis of peace and beauty in the busy heart of the capital's Red Light District... The post Soundseeing Tour of the Old Church in...
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Holy Cross Abbey and Kilkenny

In Holy Cross Abbey, a 2000 year old relic is kept and venerated until today. And in Kilkenny, we visit a cathedral that has what looks like a huge round chimney. The post Holy Cross Abbey and Kilkenny appeared first...
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The Cliffs of Moher

Adventurous podcasting in this episode: we start on the edge of the cliffs of Moher, surrounded by a thick blanket of mist, and we will climb down another dangerous cliff to get to a rocky shore where gigantic waves...
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The Rock – Soundseeing from a Magnificent Site

The imposing Rock of Cashel, towering over the small village and the green hills below, has known both peace and war, serene prayers as well as violent battles, breathtaking beauty as well as brutal destruction. Join...
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Two Cathedrals and a Beautiful Choir

In this podcast, I will take you on a soundseeingtour during which we discover the magnificent cathedrals of Dublin: St. Patrick's Cathedral and Christ Church. You can also hear beautiful choral music performed live...
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The Book of Kells and a Walk in the Park

In part 2 of my visit to Ireland, I will tell you about the secrets of the ancient Book of Kells and I will unveil the real location of the Jedi Library! After that, we will do some more soundseeing in the streets of...
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Soundseeing in Dublin

In this first episode in a series of podcasts made in Ireland, I will take you on a soundseeingtour through the streets of Dublin. Enjoy the sun, the sounds of the street, the live music and more! The post Soundseeing...
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