In this episode, we journey through the conversion story of Rev. Deacon Prof. Dr. Sherman Kuek O.F.S, a Permanent Deacon of the Catholic Church and Secular Franciscan. From his Protestant roots to his reception into Full Communion with the Catholic Church, Deacon Sherman shares how his pursuit of Truth led him home to Catholicism, even at great personal cost.

He speaks candidly about his early struggles, the reality of ministry, and the call to serve in fidelity despite persecution from both within and without. We also explore his insights on Clericalism, Synodality, Catechesis, and Church Renewal, which are pertinent issues for our times.

As founder of 'The Splendour Project', Deacon Sherman continues to form minds and hearts through Theological Literacy, Catechetical Formation, and evangelisation - reminding us that the work of renewal begins with faithfulness and courage.

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(00:00) – Introduction & Deacon Sherman’s Story

(02:00) – Early Faith and the Search for Truth

(05:30) – Seminary Life and the Desire for the Whole Truth

(07:00) – Discovering the Church Fathers and the Catholic Vision

(10:00) – Conversion to Catholicism – Crossing the Tiber

(13:30) – Reactions and the Cost of Following Truth

(18:00) – Advice for Protestant Ministers and Converts

(22:00) – The Call to the Permanent Diaconate

(26:00) – The Ministry of Word, Altar and Charity

(30:00) – Joys and Challenges of Serving the Church

(36:00) – Cardinal Cornelius Sim’s Mentorship and Friendship

(40:00) – “Keep Going and Don’t Stop.”

(46:00) – Clericalism, Synodality and the Need for Catechesis

(1:06:00) – Founding The Splendour Project and Forming Minds for Christ

(1:18:00) – Vatican II, Renewal and Fidelity to the Church

(1:30:00) – Reform from Within & Final Reflections

In Episode 10, we explore the intersection of Faith, Food, and Family with Father Leo Patalinghug, the "Cooking Priest." Father Leo shares his unique journey from a profound religious experience to his Apostolates, Plating Grace and Grace and Grub. This episode delves into the Theology of food, its power to unite, and its role in both physical and spiritual nourishment, offering a recipe for stronger family bonds and a deeper understanding of the Faith. He also shares how he uses media to evangelise and offers some wisdom for navigating social media as a Catholic.

Fr. Leo Patalinghug is a Priest member of a community of consecrated life, Voluntas Dei (Latin phrase that means ‘The Will of God’). This community is a Secular Institute of Pontifical Rite. He is the Founder, Host, and Director of Grace Before Meals, an international apostolate to help strengthen families and relationships through God’s gift of a family meal. He is also establishing a non-profit organisation called “The Table Foundation” with the mission to elevate culture and family life, one meal at a time. Along with his priestly duties, Fr. Leo is the host for the TV Show Savouring our Faith on EWTN, Co-Host for the radio show Entertaining Truth on Sirius XM Radio, a bestselling author, contributor for newspapers and magazines, and rated as one of the best speakers for the New Evangelisation.

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(02:07) - Voluntas Dei Institute

(03:37) - Calling to the Priesthood

(05:34) - The Genesis of the Food Ministry

(07:42) - Apostolates: Plating Grace and Grace and Grub

(10:00) - Grace and Grub: Ministry for the Formerly Incarcerated

(13:49) - God's Mercy and the Challenges of Prison Ministry

(16:34) - The Challenges of Serving Truth

(19:31) - Communion at the Table

(20:35) - Theology of Food

(23:52) - Eucharist as a Gift

(27:05) - Entitlement and the Eucharist in Modern Culture

(29:55) - The Pastor's Role in the Church

(32:18) - The Mass: Sacrifice and Celebration

(37:17) - Saving the Family: Sharing Meals

(39:12) - Do's and Don'ts at the Dining Table

(41:30) - Media Evangelisation

(44:54) - Navigating Social Media as a Catholic

(47:44) - Who do you eat with and why?

(48:37) - Dangers of Social Media and Finding the Balance

(53:35) - Staying Hungry for God

In Episode 9, we explore the mystery of the Shroud of Turin with Fr. Andrew, diving into its history, scientific debates, and profound theological significance. From early documented appearances to the controversial 1988 radiocarbon dating, we reflect on how the Shroud provokes both faith and science. Discover its deep connection to the Resurrection and the Eucharist in this thought-provoking conversation.

Fr. Andrew Dalton L.C. is a Catholic priest of the Legionaries of Christ and professor of theology at the Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum in Rome, where he teaches the Synoptic Gospels and Biblical Greek and Hebrew. For the Postgraduate Certificate in Shroud Studies, he lectures on the Biblical Theology of the Passion of Christ. Fr. Dalton has become well-known as an international speaker on the Shroud. His approach bridges the gap between scientific observation and theological interpretation.

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(00:00) - Intro

(02:08) - First acquainted to the Shroud of Turin(

07:00) - How should we approach this topic?(07:55) - Fr. Andrew’s personal apostolate

(09:31) - The Shroud being a provocation to Science

(12:25) - When was the earliest documented appearance of the Shroud?

(20:33) - The Controversial 1988 Radiocarbon Dating Testing

(23:55) - Major Qualities of the Cloth that points to the Resurrection

(31:55) - Moment of the Resurrection and the New Creation

(39:20) - How was Jesus buried according to Scripture?

(44:35) - Why is it a mistake to focus and prove authenticity?

(54:30) - Wide-Angle X-ray Scattering (WAXS)(56:18) - Argument from Minimal Facts for the Resurrection

(1:03:15) - Eucharistic Connection - The Shroud and Altar Linens in the Liturgy

(1:15:17) - Outro

In Episode 8, Dominican Priest Father Łukasz Miśko, O.P., discusses candidly about the Dominican Order, particularly within the Polish Province, Saint Thomas Aquinas, the Sacred Liturgy & Liturgical Music, and World Youth Day 2016.

Father Łukasz Miśko, O.P. is a Dominican Priest from the Province of Poland. Having graduated from the Pontifical University of John Paul II in Kraków with a degree in Patristic Theology, he is currently the President of the Dominican Liturgical Centre. Father Łukasz is also serving as a member of the Subcommittee on Liturgical Music of the International Liturgical Commission of the Dominican Order, and as the Provincial Promoter of the Liturgy for the Dominican Province of Poland. Additionally, he is the chaplain of the international English-speaking Catholic community in Kraków. After receiving his licentiate in Sacred Theology (STL) from the Catholic Academy of Warsaw (AKW), he is now pursuing his doctorate in Dogmatic Theology there.

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(00:00) - Intro

(02:53) - Significance of Oranges in the Dominican Order

(04:26) - History of the Minor Basilica of the Holy Trinity and the Dominican Order in Kraków

(05:54) - Activities of the Minor Basilica of the Holy Trinity and the Dominican Order in Kraków

(09:00) - What does the Thomistic Institute of Poland do?

(10:20) - Thomas Aquinas and his Relevance Today

(12:12) - What is the Dominican Liturgical Centre about?

(18:27) - Problems in the Liturgical Life of Catholics in the Post-Vatican II Church

(22:39) - Liturgical Music and Fr. Łukasz' Involvement in World Youth Day 2016

(28:01) - The Transcendence and Effect of Liturgical Music on people

(30:23) - The Dominican Focuses of Fr. Łukasz in the Province of Poland

(35:24) - "Lex Orandi, Lex Credendi" and the Importance of Beautiful Liturgy

(40:28) - How to Share about the Liturgy in the Context of Today

In Episode 7, Canon Lawyer, Andrew Kong, JCL, LLB, BSc, explains the purpose and role of Canon Law in the Catholic Church, discusses Aquinas' Four Types of Law, the History of Canon Law, Key Updates to the Code, Annulments vs. Civil Divorce, the Pauline and Petrine privileges, Excommunication, and common misconceptions. Andrew Kong is a magna cum laude graduate from the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross, Rome with a Licentiate in Canon Law. He was appointed as Defender of the Bond for the Archdiocesan Ecclesiastical Tribunal by the Archbishop of Singapore since 2014.

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TIMESTAMPS

(00:00) - Intro

(01:20) - Aquinas’ 4 Types of Law

(02:10) - History of Canon Law

(03:33) - Historical Interplay Between Civil and Canon Law

(05:40) - The Code of Canon Law

(08:31) - Canon Law in Practice

(11:19) - Are there Liturgical Laws?

(12:40) - What Changed from the 1917 to the 1983 Code

(15:02) - Should Lay People know Canon Law?

(18:00) - We Need Laws

(21:03) - Roles of a Canon Lawyer

(22:52) - Ecclesiastical Tribunal and Defender of the Bond

(28:21) - Structure of a Tribunal

(30:10) - Marriage Without Intention of Having Children

(31:33) - Annulment vs Civil Divorce

(35:00) - The Pauline Privilege

(36:30) - The Petrine Privilege

(39:37) - Common Grounds for Annulment

(41:17) - Respecting the Decisions of the Church

(43:30) - Annulment Cases Do Occur

(45:05) - Appeal System

(46:12) - Excommunication in Detail

(48:10) - Medicinal Value of Excommunication

(49:51) - What if the Person is Unknowingly Automatically Excommunicated?

(52:40) - The Role of the Pope in Canon Law (Is He Bound by It?)

(56:58) - How Canon Law is Promulgated

(58:39) - Misconception: Divorcees Cannot Receive Holy Communion

(1:00:14) - Misconception: Catholics Can Eat Meat on Fridays

(1:00:58) - Stories

(1:03:50) - Canon Law Saves Souls

In Episode 6, Nick Chui takes us through his transformative journey, how he went from being an initial avid fan of the Holy Father in 2013, to even a skeptic at one of his lowest points as the papacy unfolded. He further shared that the Pontiff's visit to Singapore made a personal profound impact, which led him to recognise Pope Francis as a spiritual master in Pastoral Theology and Evangelisation.

He dived into key themes including the Holy Father's inaugural Apostolic Exhortation - Evangelii Gaudium, Synod on Synodality, Pastoral Accompaniment, Religious Pluralism, and the Church in Asia. Nick also offered a thoughtful assessment of Pope Francis' legacy, reflecting on key hallmarks of his Papacy.

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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jUKJau9BNjHEphEH8G37OTIMESTAMPS(00:00) - Intro

(02:50) - Taking Risks as a Dialogue

(05:22) - Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family in Melbourne

(07:00) - How Nick Became a Skeptic of the Holy Father

(12:05) - Benedict XVI's Co-workers of the Truth

(14:51) - “Coma” Stage

(16:30) - Reforming JPII Institute

(18:05) - Responding & Reacting

(20:08) - “Be Angry, Do Not Sin”

(21:18) - “Impacted by Singapore” Stage

(23:10) - Why Did He Come?

(25:07) - Holy Fathers Homily @ Singapore National Stadium, “Knowledge Puffs Up, Love Alone Builds Up”

(26:35) - Why Nick Missed The Papal Mass

(28:48) - Rereading ‘Evangelii Gaudium’ with Fresh Eyes

(32:10) - Missionary Discipleship

(34:25) - Parishes Having a Missionary Mindset

(35:48) - Pope Francis as a Pastoral Theologian

(37:59) - Christian Charity Towards the Pope

(42:14) - Papal Infallibility in the First Vatican Council

(43:30) - Obedience vs Cheering for the sake of cheering

(44:56) - Religious Pluralism in Asia

(49:45) - Synodality & Walking Together

(51:36) - Pope Francis’ Autobiography ‘Hope’

(53:48) - Pastoral Practice & Pastoral Theory

(56:00) - Spiritual Life vs Intellectual Life

(57:29) - “Social Justice Catholics” & “Pious Catholics”

(59:46) - Synod & Synodality in Asia

(01:03:20) - Pope Francis’ Legacy

(01:09:30) - Cardinals from Lesser Known Regions

(01:13:37) - Synod On Synodality

(01:17:33) - Thoughts on the Singapore’s Archdiocesan Assembly

(01:21:01) - Hopes for the Archdiocesan Assembly

(01:25:27) - Prayer for Pope Francis Recovery

In Episode 5, Father Dwight Longenecker diagnoses numerous fundamental problems within many Parishes and presents invaluable insights and advice for orthodox Catholics to navigate these pertinent challenges in the building of a truly Evangelising Parish.

Topics covered include the Anglican Communion & Women’s Ordination to the Priesthood, Life as a married Catholic Priest, Youth Participation in the Church, Female Altar Servers, the Traditional Latin Mass, Novus Ordo, Ad Orientem vis-à-vis Versus Populum celebration postures, Sacred Music within the Sacred Liturgy, the impact of Liturgical Abuses, and Active Participation in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00) - Introduction

(02:05) - The Anglican Communion & Women’s Ordination

(04:35) - What if the Catholic Church Ordains Women Priests?

(05:42) - Demands of Priesthood and Family Life

(06:25) - Life as a Married Priest

(07:10) - Latin Rites Discipline of Priestly Celibacy

(09:02) - Building an 'Evangelising Parish'

(11:40) - 'Life Teen' Mass

(13:40) - "Dialogue" in the Church today

(14:27) - Youths Praying The Divine Office

(17:50) - Youths in Singapore Leaving The Church After The Sacrament of Confirmation

(19:32) - Age is a False Determinant

(21:09) - Traditional Latin Mass & Traditional Novus Ordo

(21:50) - What We Really Need To Solve The Problem

(23:08) - Female Altar Servers in Fr. Dwight's Parish

(25:08) - Gender Confusion, Feminism and Homosexualism

(28:20) - "Practicality" & Church Architecture

(28:55) - What is The Catholic Church for?

(31:59) - What Happens When You Go to an 'Ugly Church'

(33:05) - Architects & Clergy's Understanding of the History of Catholic Architecture

(34:38) - Singapore’s Upcoming New Church

(36:25) - Divine Worship and Novus Ordo

(40:10) - Clergy & Formators Mentality of Sacred Liturgy

(42:47) - Liturgical Abuses

(44:18) - What is Sacred Music for & The Second Vatican Council

(46:20) - Holy Mass Celebrated Versus Populum vs Ad Orientem, What is The Mass?

(48:55) - Separation of the Priest and the People

(49:52) - Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

(53:02) - Youth Choirs in Fr. Dwight's Parish Singing Traditional Music

(54:45) - "Getting on with the Times" & "Active Participation"

(57:10) - The Desire for Stability Today

(1:00:08) - Responding to the Call to Priesthood & Religious Life

(1:03:20) - Susan’s of the Parish Council

(1:04:37) - Triumph of Sentimentalism

(1:07:35) - Advice to Young Catholics

In Episode 4, Father Uwe Michael Lang C.O., a renowned Theologian and Priest of the Oratory of Saint Philip Neri, shares insights on the spirituality of the Oratorians, the importance of Sacred Liturgy, and his personal journey in this field. The conversation delves into the profound influence of Pope Benedict XVI on liturgical thought, the challenges and abuses arising from post-Vatican II liturgical reforms, and the significance of reverence in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Father Lang also discusses his book A Short History of the Roman Mass, providing a historical overview of the Roman Rite, its distinctiveness, and its relationship with Vatican II reforms. He addresses the importance of Latin, Gregorian chant, and the ongoing debate around liturgical participation. This episode offers a deep exploration into the spiritual, theological, and historical aspects of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, providing invaluable guidance for those seeking to understand and appreciate the authentic celebration of the Sacred Liturgy.

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Timestamps

(00:00) - Introduction

(01:12) - What is an Oratory?

(03:44) - Pope Benedict XVI and The Sacred Liturgy

(07:17) - Experimentation and Liturgical Abuse Post-Vatican II

(11:27) - The Significance of The Liturgy in Formation

(13:13) - Can We Overemphasise Liturgy?

(15:40) - Treating The Liturgy Casually

(18:48) - Irreverent Liturgy Weakens Our Faith

(20:49) - ‘A Short History of The Roman Mass’

(24:10) - Returning to The Sources vs Doctrinal Development

(28:15) - Liturgical Archaeologism

(34:37) - Development of The Western Rite

(35:56) - The Medieval Period

(37:47) - The Post-Tridentine Period

(40:56) - The Continuity Between Old and New Forms of Mass

(47:55) - The Use of Latin Liturgically Today

(54:12) - Understanding The Deeper Meaning Behind Words

(57:00) - Sanctity of Gregorian Chant

(1:01:20) - How Closely Should Mass Rubrics be Followed?(1:04:42) - Ars Celebrandi

(1:07:12) - The Misunderstanding of ‘Active Participation’

(1:12:24) - Celebration Ad Orientem Is Normative

(1:13:56) - Dealing with The Liturgical Wars

(1:18:04) - Celebration Versus Populum

(1:19:35) - Basic Resources for Authentic Liturgical Studies

(1:21:30) - Current Projects and Conclusion

Joshua Yang shares his journey from studying sculpture to producing Sacred Art, revealing how his Faith and personal experiences are pivotal in shaping his art works. He delivered a brief history on the evolution of art from the likes of medieval renaissance artists such as Blessed Fra Angelico, Michelangelo, Caravaggio, Rembrandt, to modern figures including Marcel Duchamp, Joseph Kosuth, Jackson Pollock, etc.He hopes to play his part in an ongoing effort to restore and promote authentic beauty through his art works, and employ them for the Mission of Evangelisation.

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Chapters00:00 Intro1:20 Joshua's Background4:44 Art Teacher's Husband as Inspiration6:12 Golden Ratio8:20 Soccer Penalty Shot Analogy 11:52 How His Wife was Instrumental 12:36 Masters in Fine Arts (Sculpture)13:15 Sculpture in the Expanded Field17:29 Imparting Beauty through Art through teaching20:10 Why Sculpture?22:28 "Crooked Lines" - Joshua's Faith Journey 23:19 Marxist Reading Group & Socialist Influence25:23 Art Installation 'Private Poverty'27:20 Feeling Angry Constantly 29:30 Making His First Confession in 10 Years30:52 The Beginning of Sacred Paintings & Statue Restoration Requests 32:37 Joshua's Works at the Church of Saint Mary of the Angels in Singapore (St. Francis of Assisi)33:32 Reflections of Beauty according to Saint John Paul II & Rainer Maria Rilke34:57 Miniaturisation of Beauty36:00 Crucifying Our Lord who is Beauty Incarnate37:33 Feeling of Unworthiness to be Painting Sacred Art & "Mother Mary's Hand"38:50 Wanting to be Original40:41 The Art of Kintsugi42:36 Beauty Attracting People to the Faith 44:08 Modern Man are Drawn to Beauty45:04 Joshua's Experience Teaching Art History at NUS High School 46:22 Trend of 'Celebrating' Ugliness - Marcel Duchamp 46:46 The Separation of Church and State47:30 Marcel Duchamp's Urinal "Fountain" Painting48:18 The Beginning of 'Conceptual Art'48:39 Joseph Kosuth's 'One and Three Chairs'50:23 Art Should be "Useless"51:56 Jackson Pollock & World War II54:08 Saint John Paul II's Letter to Artists55:06 The Misuse of the Word 'Creative'55:44 Appreciation of Materials & Iconographers' Prayers59:30 Michael Craig-Martin's 'An Oak Tree' as a Diabolical Inversion of the Doctrine of Transubstantiation 1:00:58 Abstract Expressionisms as "Tantrums" Thrown by Artists1:01:50 Transcendentals of Beauty by Saint Thomas Aquinas1:04:01 The Beauty of the Crucifixion1:06:10 The Mystery of Suffering 1:07:30 Saint John Paul II: Preservation of the Arts 1:09:24 Polish Saints' Feast Day in Saint Francis Church in Melbourne1:11:39 Gabriel's Experience at World Youth Day in Krakow1:14:55 Reclaiming Beauty in Art1:15:33 Bad (Sacred) Art can Cause Someone Lose Their Faith1:16:30 Secular Art Vs Sacred Art1:17:00 Blessed Fra Angelico1:18:09 Joshua's Routine Before Starting an Artwork1:20:05 Beauty in Art: Beautiful VS Ugly1:24:27 Michelangelo's Sculptures

Father Joseph Tham L.C. is a Moral Theologian and Professor at the Regina Apostolorum Pontifical University, Rome, where he lectures in the field of Bioethics.
He first majored in Mathematical Sciences, and subsequently, graduated from Medical School. After working as a general practitioner for 4 years, he joined the Legionaries of Christ and was ordained a Priest in 2004. He furthered his studies and obtained a Ph.D. in Bioethics, where he successfully defended his doctoral dissertation with high honours on 'The Secularization of Bioethics - A Critical History' under the direction of Dr. Edmund Pellegrino, former Chairman of the President’s Council on Bioethics. He was also a former Dean of the School of Bioethics.
Father Joseph has authored numerous books and articles including, 'The Missing Cornerstone' (2004), 'The Secularization of Bioethics' (2007) and 'Bioetica al Futuro' (2010), 'Religious Perspectives on Human Vulnerability in Bioethics' (2014), 'Religious Perspectives on Bioethics and Human Rights' (2017), 'Sexuality, Gender and Education' (2018), 'Religious Perspectives on Social Responsibility in Health' (2018), and 'Interreligious Perspectives on Mind, Genes and the Self' (2018).
In Episode 2, Father Joseph Tham L.C. delivered a brief overview of Catholic Morality and the significance of Pope Saint Paul VI's encyclical document, 'Humanae Vitae'. He further delved into issues related to bioethics, including IVF, and the use of NaPro Technology as an alternative means to artificial contraception.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
01:16 Chinese Calligraphy & Art
02:10 Art as an Expression of Love for God
04:04 Commissioned Painting of the Holy Spirit & Eucharist
05:30 Importance of Morality
08:30 Approaches to Morality
09:26 Proportionalism & Veritatis Splendour
11:08 Fundamental Options
13:54 Moral Absolutes
15:21 Intrinsically Evil Acts
16:21 Sources of Morality
18:30 Natural Law: Is it Self evident or intuitive?
20:31 Slavery
21:45 What is wrong for Catholics is wrong for everybody
22:45 Morality is for everyone
23:33 Law of Gravity
24:10 Trolley Problem
25:16 Object of the Act
26:04 Principle of Double Effect
29:10 Would God ever put us in a position where we would have to commit something bad in order to produce a good outcome?
31:48 Bioethics
32:45 Different areas of Bioethics
34:27 Humanae Vitae
38:00 Majority vote in favour of contraception
40:36 Professor Janet Smith & Acceptance of Same-Sex Relationships
41:16 Split between procreative and unitive aspect in Sexual Act
42:13 Morality of In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF)
44:31 Gradualness of the Law vs The Law of Graduality
48:52 Healthy View of Morality
51:12 Spiritual Life & Relationships
52:49 Frozen Embryos, Surrogate Mothers & Embryo Adoption
55:17 Dignitas Personae (2008)
57:04 Social Egg Freezing in Singapore
56:26 Logic of Productivity
59:10 Documentary 'Google Baby'
1:00:24 Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Bioethics
1:03:21 NaPro Technology
1:07:08 Outro

In this inaugural podcast episode, Gabriel Daniel Ho, President of Totus Tuus Apostolate discusses with Fr. Lawrence Lew, O.P., on the relevance of Beauty and Sacred Art in the Catholic Church and in the wider Culture today. For more conversations like this one: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jUKJau9BNjHEphEH8G37O Get free access to articles and other content on our website: https://www.totustuusapostolate.com Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/totus.tuus.apostolate/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563797108302&mibextid=ZbWKwL

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TotusTuusApostolate?sub_confirmation=1 Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaPwzs5KmCPJ2wA1Tl11 Telegram Channel: https://t.me/totustuusapostolate Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jUKJau9BNjHEphEH8G37O Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:28 What is a 'Promoter General of the Holy Rosary'? 02:43 Fr. Lawrence Lew's Photography Journey 05:00 The Crisis of Ugliness 09:04 External Beauty & Moral Ugliness 11:28 The Role of Beauty 11:59 Dichotomy of Interior Vs Exterior 13:01 Dualism & the Devil 15:57 Fallacy towards Beauty 18:06 Why is God called Beauty? 19:33 St. Thomas Aquinas definition on 'Being' 20:58 The 3 Canons of beauty, according to St. Thomas Aquinas 22:58 Restored Notre Dame 24:31 People get offended because "Beauty is subjective" 25:29 Culture now is "allergic" to Truth 27:09 What is the line between Objective Truth and Beauty versus arbitrary opinion 30:07 Modernity values subjectivity and not objectivity 30:51 Subjectivity is problematic because it shifts power from God to man 31:30 Why does man not come to recognise objective beauty? 35:01 There is a mismatch of man and understanding of art 37:20 Inspiration behind Fr Lawrence's book 40:26 The impact of the Eucharistic Revival as inspiration for the book 42:47 Pope Francis opening the Jubilee Doors and the point of having a Church building 43:33 The Restoration of the High Altar at St Dominic's Priory and the subsequent celebration of the Most Holy Sacrifice of the Mass 49:01: Particular aspects of the book that Fr Lawrence likes 50:25 Colour as symbolism 51:33 The 2 doors by which people enter the Faith 54:11 Beauty and its appeal to the masses 58:06 What are the implications to the moral life of mistaking ugliness as beauty 59:01 Warning against appreciating exterior beauty and having a corrupt interior 1:02:42 Sinners need beautiful things to remind us of God's presence 1:03:04 Fr Lawrence's future endeavours 1:04:58 Outro