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Catholicism - 2007
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Brides of Slice Read Transcript
23/12/2007
The first home-grown Catholic women's religious order in Australia, the Sisters of the Good Samaritan of the Order of St Benedict have a long baking tradition, starting from Granny Truss who migrated from Germany in the 1800s. Her recipes have been handed down by the Good Sams and carried on by two 'eighty-something' Sisters who bake Christmas goodies for people in need.
Westminster Abbey Read Transcript
28/10/2007
This most French of English cathedrals is a Gothic masterpiece. It has been the coronation church since 1066 and is the final resting place of seventeen monarchs. Oxford University professor Richard Jenkyns takes us through Westminster Abbey.
Galileo Read Transcript
21/10/2007
In 1632 the greatest scientist of his time, Galileo Galilei, was forced by the Roman Catholic church to recant his doctrine that the Earth revolved around the Sun. But according to Galileo's biographer, Michael White, there was much more at stake than astronomical theories.
Dante's Divine Comedy Read Transcript
23/09/2007
The Divine Comedy is one of Italy's most influential literary works, exploring the realms of Hell, Purgatory and Heaven. Written in the 13th century by Dante Alighieri, it incorporated pagan elements into his vision, that had little Biblical support.
The Camino, Starting from Granada Read Transcript
22/07/2007
Most pilgrims start the Camino, the path to the Spanish pilgrimage city of Santiago de Compostela, in France but Tony Kevin started in the south at Granada, the last outpost of Muslim rule in Spain.
Australia's First Cardinal Read Transcript
15/07/2007
The first cardinal appointed to Australia, Patrick Francis Moran (1830-1911) was arguably the strongest leader of the Catholic Church in Sydney.
Corpus Christi Procession Read Transcript
10/06/2007
About 12,000 people are expected to take part in the June 10, 2007 'Walk with Christ', a procession from St Patrick's Church Hill through the streets of Sydney to St. Mary's Cathedral commemorating the Feast of Corpus Christi.
Visit to the Sepulchre Read Transcript
08/04/2007
Visitatio Sepulchri, The Visit to the Sepulchre, is a medieval Mystery Play, written for Easter morning, which focuses on the three Marys at Christ's tomb.
The 'Religion' of Shakespeare Read Transcript
25/02/2007
The greatest English playwright is still one of the most mysterious people. He may or may not have been a closet Catholic, and the relationship of the actor's life to his writing is not reconcilable, according to historian William Rubinstein.
Medieval Women Mystics: Julian of Norwich Read Transcript
14/01/2007
Holed-up in solitary confinement, Julian of Norwich is England's most famous 14th Century anchoress.
Galileo's Crime Read Transcript
07/01/2007
In 1633 Galileo Galilei was found guilty of 'vehement suspicion of heresy'. The trial has since been regarded as the greatest scandal in Christendom.
